Izumi Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Eifukucho Station (Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Izumi Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic in Suginami’s Izumi area, tucked inside a residential building near Eifukucho Station on the Keio Inokashira Line. It’s the kind of local practice that handles everyday dental needs — checkups, cleanings, fillings, basic restorative work — rather than a specialist center for complex procedures.

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. But don’t expect a fully English-fluent front desk. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. That prep goes a long way at clinics like this.

    It’s a small practice, which usually means shorter wait times and a dentist who actually remembers your name. Not a flashy international clinic, but for expats living in Suginami who need solid, accessible dental care without trekking to central Tokyo, it’s a reasonable local option worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of smaller local practices. Wait times appear reasonable given the clinic’s size. The dentist seems thorough rather than rushed — the kind of place that explains what they’re doing rather than just doing it. No reports of hard-sell treatment plans, which is always a good sign. Reviewers note it feels like a genuine neighborhood clinic rather than a conveyor-belt operation.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which is more than many local Suginami practices offer. That's a decent signal. However, full English-speaking staff isn't confirmed — reception likely operates primarily in Japanese. Expats with basic Japanese or a translation app on hand should manage fine. For complex consultations about treatment plans or medical history, prepare written notes in Japanese if you can. Don't assume a bilingual experience, but don't assume hostility to non-Japanese patients either.

    Contact & Location

    • http://izumi-shika.jp/
    • 東京都杉並区和泉3-12-6 グローリオ永福町106
    • Eifukucho Station (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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    Izumi Shikaiin

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    Proficiency Score
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