Iwashi Shika
Iwashi Shika is a general dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of the Sekiguchi Building in Higashi-Nakano, a quiet residential stretch of western Tokyo that’s easy to reach from both Nakano and Higashi-Nakano stations. The clinic handles the standard range of dental work — cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions — in a neighborhood setting rather than a big hospital environment.
Their website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. That said, full English consultation isn’t confirmed, and the experience you get will likely depend on who’s working that day. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend for anything beyond a basic cleaning. For complex treatment discussions, written prep in Japanese beforehand helps a lot.
The Higashi-Nakano location puts it off the main Nakano drag, which means less foot traffic and likely shorter waits than clinics near busy hubs. A solid neighborhood option if you’re based in the Nakano area and need reliable dental care without trekking to the city center.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic experience — typical of smaller neighborhood practices outside central Tokyo. Wait times tend to be reasonable. The dentist is described as thorough and methodical, which matters if you’re anxious about dental work. The ground-floor location is easy to find and accessible. No reports of rushed appointments, which is a genuine plus in a city where some clinics feel like a conveyor belt.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://iwashi-shika.com
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東京都中野区東中野５－３－１ 関口ビル１Ｆ
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Higashi-Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 2 min walk
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