Kamiuma Shika Kurinikku

Total reviews: 345
Shimokitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 8 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kamiuma Shika Kurinikku is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in the residential backstreets of Kamiuma, Setagaya — not a flashy city-center practice, but a local spot that’s been serving the area for years. The website has some English content, which is a good sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. Bring a translation app as backup.

    They handle standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely orthodontic consultations. Nothing exotic, but solid everyday dentistry. Setagaya is a quieter, family-heavy ward, so the patient base tends to be local residents rather than international transients. That means the staff may not field English questions daily — manage expectations accordingly.

    Closest access is via Komazawa-daigaku or Sangenjaya stations on the Den-en-toshi Line, then a short walk or bike ride into the neighborhood. If you live in Setagaya and need a dentist who at least made the effort to put some English online, this is worth a call.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic atmosphere typical of smaller Setagaya neighborhood practices. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist is reported as thorough rather than rushed, which matters when you’re trying to communicate across a language gap. It’s not a high-volume urban clinic, so you’re less likely to feel like a number. Wait times are generally short.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that's not the same as having English-speaking staff on the floor. Reception may have basic English, but complex explanations about treatment plans will likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. Forms are probably Japanese-only. Call ahead, speak slowly, and don't assume a smooth bilingual experience.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kamiuma-dc.com
    • 東京都世田谷区上馬4-41-1
    • Shimokitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 8 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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    Kamiuma Shika Kurinikku

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