Ito Shika Clinic
Ito Shika Clinic is a general dental practice in Kodaira, a residential city in western Tokyo. It’s tucked inside a building called Silverpia in the Ogawa-Nishimachi neighborhood — not a flashy central Tokyo location, but a solid neighborhood clinic serving local residents.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. It’s unclear whether staff can hold a conversation in English or whether that web content is just a translation layer. If your Japanese is minimal, go prepared — have your symptoms written down, bring a translation app, and don’t count on smooth back-and-forth communication.
Services appear to cover standard dental care: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic work. For expats living in the Kodaira or Higashi-Murayama area who need a local dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this could be a practical option. Just set realistic expectations on the English front and confirm before booking.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. Based on its setup as a neighborhood dental practice in a residential Kodaira building, expect a small, quiet waiting room and a fairly personal, unhurried experience — typical of local Japanese dental clinics. Japanese patients tend to describe such practices as thorough and attentive. Wait times at neighborhood dentists in Japan are generally reasonable when you book an appointment.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ito-shika-clinic.net
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東京都小平市小川西町４－１３－１４ シルバーピア１Ｆ
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Kodaira Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 12 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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