ISHII SHIKA IIN

Total reviews: 345
Sekimachi Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Ishii ShikaIin is a small dental clinic sitting on the third floor of the Shimoda Building in Sekimachi-Kita, Nerima. It’s a residential neighborhood — not the kind of place you stumble into, but locals know it. The clinic has been around long enough to have a proper web presence, and the site does show some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. That said, don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation at the front desk. This is a neighborhood dental practice, not an international clinic. For routine work — cleanings, fillings, basic checkups — that’s probably fine with some patience and a translation app. If you need complex treatment discussions, bring someone who speaks Japanese or prep your questions in writing beforehand. Nearest access is around Fuchu-Kaido area in Nerima, a quieter part of Tokyo that’s well-connected but not central.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried practice. The doctor is described as thorough and willing to explain procedures rather than rush through them. Wait times seem reasonable for a smaller clinic. The third-floor location means no walk-in foot traffic, so it stays quieter than street-level offices. Nothing flashy — just steady, competent neighborhood dentistry.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website has English-language content, which is a good sign — it shows awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the desk or during consultations. Realistically, expect basic communication at best. Have your dental history, symptoms, and questions written out in Japanese if you can. Google Translate or DeepL will carry most of the load here. Not an English-friendly clinic in the full sense, but not hostile to trying either.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.ishii-shika.com
    • 東京都練馬区関町北2-27-13 下田ビル3F
    • Sekimachi Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    ISHII SHIKA IIN

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