Kanai Shika

Total reviews: 345
Omotesando Station (Ginza Line) — 8 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kanai Shika sits in Matsudai, a quiet residential pocket of Shibuya — close enough to the action to be convenient, calm enough that you’re not rushing past tourists to get there. It’s a standard general dentistry practice under the medical corporation Hakuyukai, handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, that kind of thing.

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. But “some English online” doesn’t always translate to a smooth English experience at the front desk. Don’t expect fluent clinical consultations in English — go in with a translation app ready, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if you have complex treatment coming up. For routine checkups or emergency tooth pain, you’ll likely manage fine with some patience and pointing.

    Location-wise, you’re in Shibuya-ku, which means reasonable transit access. The Matsudai area feels local and low-key — not a big international clinic vibe, just a neighborhood dentist that happens to be in one of Tokyo’s more livable wards.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. Based on its profile — small neighborhood practice, Shibuya location, some online English presence — it likely runs like a typical Tokyo dental office: efficient, thorough, minimal small talk. Wait times at smaller clinics in Japan tend to be reasonable if you have an appointment. Expect Japanese-style dental care: methodical, unhurried, and focused on doing things properly rather than rushing you out.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which is a better sign than nothing — it means someone there has considered non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's unclear. Reception may have basic English, or they may not. For a cleaning or simple procedure, a translation app (Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms) should get you through. For anything involving treatment plans or medical history, either call ahead to test their English or bring backup.

    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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    Proficiency Score
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