Iwasaki Shika

Total reviews: 345
Matsubara Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
  • Periodontal specialty, not general dentistry
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Iwasaki Shika is a dental clinic in Matsubara, Setagaya — a quieter residential part of southwest Tokyo, not far from Shimokitazawa. The clinic’s website (perio.co.jp) gives you a clue: they have a periodontal focus, meaning gum disease, bone health, and the kind of dental work that goes deeper than a basic cleaning. The site has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at some point — but whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking front desk is genuinely unclear. If you’re booking here, assume Japanese-first and come prepared with a translation app or written notes about your symptoms. That said, a clinic that bothers to put English content online is at least trying. Good fit for expats in Setagaya who need real periodontal care rather than a tourist-friendly polish-and-go.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a clinic that takes dental health seriously rather than rushing people through. The periodontal specialty means appointments tend to be thorough — expect more time in the chair than a standard cleaning visit. The Setagaya location keeps it low-key and unhurried. Some patients appreciate the detailed explanations; others note communication can be slow without Japanese. Not a walk-in vibe. Book ahead.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has English content, which is more than most local Setagaya clinics offer — but that's where the confirmed English support stops. No solid evidence that reception or clinical staff can hold a full English conversation. Intake forms are almost certainly Japanese only. Realistic approach: use Google Translate, write down your dental history and current issues before you go, and don't rely on real-time verbal explanations landing clearly.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.perio.co.jp
    • 東京都世田谷区松原2-42-13
    • Matsubara Station (Keio Inokashira 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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    Iwasaki Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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