Ito Shikaiinn
Ito Shikaiinn is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into Yanaka, one of Tokyo’s most characterful old-town districts in Taito Ward. It’s a small, traditional Japanese dental practice — the kind that’s been quietly serving locals for years rather than chasing international patients. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a better sign than nothing, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English conversation at the front desk. If you need dental work and you’re in or near Yanaka, Nezu, or Sendagi, this is a reasonable local option worth calling ahead. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if possible, and set realistic expectations. The dentist appears to handle standard dental care — cleanings, fillings, general checkups. Not a specialist clinic. Not a foreigner-focused practice. Just a real local dentist in a really nice neighborhood.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online in English. Based on its profile as a small, traditional Yanaka practice, expect a no-frills experience — straightforward treatment, minimal waiting room glamour, and a dentist focused on getting the job done. Appointments likely run on time the way most Japanese clinics do. Thoroughness tends to be high at small Japanese dental practices; they’re rarely rushed. Don’t expect small talk.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://ito-dental-clinic.net/
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東京都台東区谷中３－６－１８
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Nezu Station (Chiyoda Line) — 3 min walk
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