KAEDE Shika
KAEDE Shika is a general dental clinic in Koganei City, out in the western suburbs of Tokyo along the Chuo Line. It’s a neighborhood practice — not a big-city expat clinic — but they do have conversational English capability, which takes the edge off if your Japanese is nonexistent. Expect a local, community-style atmosphere rather than an international clinic setup. The staff can get through the basics in English, and there are some English resources available, so you won’t be completely on your own trying to explain which tooth hurts. Standard dental services: cleanings, fillings, checkups, the usual. If you’re living out in Koganei or nearby Musashino and need a reliable dentist who won’t make you mime a toothache, this is a practical option. Not a downtown expat hub, but a real clinic that can actually communicate with you.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried local clinic feel — not a high-volume city practice. Wait times are generally reasonable. The dentist is thorough and takes time to explain what’s happening, which matters a lot when you’re navigating treatment in a second language. Nothing flashy, but reliable. The kind of place where you see the same faces and the staff actually remembers you.
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 -
http://www.kaede-shika.com
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東京都小金井市本町２－２０－５ １Ｆ
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Koganei Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
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