Kamada Shika Iinn

Total reviews: 345
Izumi Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Medical corporation–backed clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kamada Shika Iiin is a dental clinic in Suginami’s Izumi neighborhood, a quiet residential part of west Tokyo that most expats don’t land in by accident. If you’re here, you probably live nearby. The clinic operates under a medical corporation (醫療法人社団暁歯会), which signals a more structured setup than a solo practitioner. Their website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation. Bring your dental vocabulary, a translation app, or a Japanese-speaking friend if your case is complicated. For routine stuff — cleanings, fillings, checkups — the language gap is usually manageable. The clinic covers standard dental services and appears to have been around long enough to build a local patient base. Located on a residential street in Izumi, it’s not flashy, but that’s not what you’re looking for in a dentist anyway.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-fuss neighborhood dental office. Locals describe it as thorough and unhurried — not the kind of place rushing you out the door. Wait times seem reasonable for a residential clinic. The dentist is reported to explain procedures clearly, which matters even more when there’s a language gap. Nothing flashy about the setup, but consistent and reliable is exactly what you want from a dentist you’re going to see twice a year.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's not clearly documented. Expect Japanese as the default at reception and in the chair. A translation app will cover most of a routine visit. If you need to discuss something specific — a treatment plan, dental history, insurance questions — write it down beforehand or bring someone who speaks Japanese. Don't rely on smooth bilingual service.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kamada-shika.com/
    • 東京都杉並区和泉1-2-1
    • Izumi Station (Marunouchi 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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    Kamada Shika Iinn

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