Itou Shika Clinic
Itou Shika Clinic is a neighborhood dental practice in Kitakasai, Edogawa — the quieter, residential eastern stretch of Tokyo that a lot of expats end up in thanks to reasonable rents and decent access to central Tokyo. This is a general dentistry clinic covering the usual bases: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely some cosmetic work based on their website.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’re not completely closed off to international patients — but that doesn’t mean the front desk will be fluent or that you’ll sail through without a translation app. If you have basic Japanese or a bilingual friend to call ahead, that’ll smooth things considerably. Solo English-only visit? Possible, but bring backup.
This isn’t a clinic that markets itself as an international practice. It’s a local dentist serving a local neighborhood. If you live in Edogawa or nearby, it’s worth knowing about. If you’re traveling across Tokyo specifically for English dental care, look elsewhere first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood dental experience. People generally mention the clinic feels clean and organized, and the dentist is described as thorough rather than rushed. Wait times appear reasonable for a local practice. It’s not a high-tech cosmetic-focused clinic — it’s a working dentist for working people. Nothing flashy, which for a lot of patients is exactly what they want.
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 -
https://www.itou-dental.jp/
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東京都江戸川区北葛西４－２０－５
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Kitakasai Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
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