Itchoume Shika

Total reviews: 345
Nishi-Arai Station (Tsukuba Express) — 2 min walk
  • Nishi-Arai Station nearby
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Itchoume Shika (一丁目歯科) is a dental clinic on the second floor of the Techs Building in Nishi-Arai Honcho, Adachi Ward — not the most central Tokyo location, but convenient if you’re living in the northeastern parts of the city. It operates under the Seiseikai medical corporation, which suggests some organizational structure behind it rather than a solo practitioner setup.

    The clinic covers standard dental care — cleanings, fillings, crowns, that kind of thing. Their website has some English-language content, which is a good sign, but it’s not clear whether that translates to English-speaking staff at the front desk or during appointments. Don’t walk in expecting fluent English conversation. A translation app or bringing a Japanese-speaking friend would be smart preparation, especially for anything beyond a basic cleaning.

    If you’re in Adachi and need a dentist without a long commute into central Tokyo, this is worth a look. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for Itchoume Shika is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. The clinic’s affiliation with a medical corporation suggests consistent protocols and reasonable equipment standards. Adachi-based patients tend to appreciate having a local option that doesn’t require a long commute into central Tokyo. Expect a fairly standard Japanese dental clinic experience — methodical, not rushed, minimal small talk.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which is better than nothing, but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff in the chair or at reception. No confirmed reports of English-fluent dentists or front desk staff. If your Japanese is minimal, download a translation app before you go and consider writing out your symptoms or concerns in advance. Bring your insurance card and be ready for forms in Japanese only.

    Contact & Location

    • https://icchoume.syouseikai.net/
    • 東京都足立区西新井本町1-1-13 テックスビル2階
    • Nishi-Arai Station (Tsukuba Express) — 2 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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    Itchoume Shika

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