Kageyama Shikaiin
Kageyama Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in the Chuo area of Nakano, a quiet residential ward just west of Shinjuku. It’s a small, single-floor practice — the kind of place locals use for everything from cleanings to fillings rather than a sprawling multi-specialty facility.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. It’s genuinely unclear how much English support exists day-to-day. If you go, bring a translation app or have your key dental concerns typed out in Japanese beforehand. That’s just being realistic.
Good for routine dental work if you’re based in Nakano or nearby. Not the obvious first call if you need complex treatment and want full English communication throughout.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a small, no-frills practice where appointments tend to run on schedule. The doctor is described as thorough and unhurried — not the kind of place that rushes you out. Locals appreciate the straightforward approach to treatment explanations. For expats, the experience will depend heavily on the day and who’s at reception. No strong pattern of English-language reviews to draw clear conclusions from.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.kageyama-dc.com/
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東京都中野区中央２－５９－１１ １Ｆ
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Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 min walk
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