KASUGA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Akatsuka-Shimmachi Station (Toei Mita Line) — 2 min walk
  • National health insurance accepted
  • Near central Tokyo
  • KASUGA Dental Clinic sits in the residential Akatsuka Shinmachi neighborhood of Itabashi — not exactly central Tokyo, but a solid local option if you live or work in the area. They’re a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and routine checkups. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English-speaking dentist waiting for you. Reality check: this is a neighborhood clinic in a quieter part of Itabashi, so full English service isn’t guaranteed. Come prepared with a translation app, your insurance card, and basic written notes about your symptoms. That said, dental care in Japan tends to be thorough and reasonably priced under national health insurance, and smaller local clinics like this often have shorter waits and more personal attention than big urban practices.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried experience typical of smaller neighborhood dental clinics in Tokyo. Appointments tend to run on schedule, and the treatment style leans thorough rather than rushed. Dentists here appear to explain what they’re doing step by step, which helps even if your Japanese is shaky. No reports of overselling unnecessary treatments — a common complaint at busier urban clinics. Overall vibe: quiet, professional, local.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, but that doesn't mean the front desk or dentist will speak it fluently. This is a local Itabashi practice, not an expat-facing clinic. You can probably get through a basic appointment using Google Translate or a translation app, and written communication (pointing at teeth, showing written symptoms) goes a long way at dental clinics. Don't expect English intake forms. If your Japanese is zero, prepare a short written summary of your issue before you go.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kasuga-shika.com
    • 東京都板橋区赤塚新町2-2-3 Sun village赤塚新町1F
    • Akatsuka-Shimmachi Station (Toei Mita 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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