Izawa Shika Kurinikku

Total reviews: 345
Bakurocho Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
  • Independent clinic, consistent dentist
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Izawa Shika Kurinikku is a dental clinic on the second floor of the Amour Shinkawa building in Chuo, Tokyo — a quiet residential-ish pocket of the city between Kayabacho and Hatchobori stations. It’s a small, independent practice rather than a chain, which usually means you’re seeing the same dentist each visit instead of rotating through strangers.

    The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. That said, full English-language service isn’t confirmed. You’re probably fine for basic procedures with some Google Translate backup, but don’t expect a fully bilingual consultation on something complex without preparing ahead.

    Good pick if you’re living or working in Chuo ward and need a local dentist you can build a relationship with over time. For major treatments or anything requiring detailed explanation, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or use a translation app.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind of place where you’re not shuffled in and out in ten minutes. The dentist appears thorough and explains what’s happening during treatment, which matters even with a language gap. Wait times seem reasonable. Being a smaller practice, it doesn’t have the sterile factory feel of bigger urban dental chains. Patients seem to return regularly, which is usually a reliable signal.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic shows some English content online, suggesting awareness of non-Japanese patients, but confirmed English-speaking staff hasn't been verified. Reception may have limited English. For a cleaning or straightforward checkup, pointing and simple phrases usually get you through. For anything involving treatment plans, costs, or medical history, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. Don't assume forms will be in English — they almost certainly won't be.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.izawa-dc.com
    • 東京都中央区新川1-8-3 アムール新川 2F
    • Bakurocho Station (Oedo Line) — 2 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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    Izawa Shika Kurinikku

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