Kanai Shika

Total reviews: 345
Omotesando Station (Ginza Line) — 8 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kanai Shika sits in the Matsudai Building in Matsudai, one of Tokyo’s quieter, tree-lined residential pockets tucked just west of Shibuya. It’s a standard neighborhood dental clinic — the kind that handles cleanings, fillings, crowns, and general dental work for the local community rather than catering specifically to foreigners.

    Their website has some English content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but don’t count on full English-language service at the front desk or chair-side. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental issue is complicated. For a straightforward cleaning or cavity, you’ll probably manage fine with gestures and Google Translate.

    Matsudai is a short walk or bus ride from Shibuya and Shinsen stations, so access isn’t bad. Appointment booking through the website is available — check whether there’s an English option before you call.

    Patient Feedback

    Public review data for Kanai Shika is limited, so take this with a grain of salt. Based on what’s available, it reads like a competent neighborhood clinic — not flashy, not a tourist-facing practice. Patients likely get thorough, unhurried treatment typical of smaller Japanese dental offices. Wait times at smaller Shibuya-area clinics like this tend to be reasonable when you book ahead. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or explanation in English.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website carries some English-facing content, which is a small green flag — it means they've at least thought about international patients. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or during treatment. Realistically, expect a Japanese-dominant environment. A translation app will cover basic exchanges. For anything involving treatment plans, dental history, or insurance questions, written preparation in Japanese or a bilingual friend will save you a lot of confusion.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kanai-sikaiin-hakuyukai.com
    • 東京都渋谷区松濤1-29-21 平松ビルサンビューハイツ松濤102
    • Omotesando Station (Ginza 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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    Kanai Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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