Katakura Shika
Katakura Shika is a dental clinic tucked into the ground floor of the HANT Yotsuya building in Shinjuku’s Araki-cho neighborhood — a quiet, residential pocket that feels a world away from the chaos of Shinjuku Station. The area sits closer to Yotsuya-Sanchome on the Marunouchi Line, so factor that into your commute planning.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests they’ve at least thought about foreign patients. But “website has English” and “your dentist speaks English” are two very different things. Full English service here is unconfirmed, so if your Japanese is nonexistent, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at a tooth.
Standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, checkups — are the bread and butter. For expats who just need routine dental work done without trekking to a major international clinic, this could be a reasonable local option. Just go in with realistic expectations about communication.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic experience — a contrast to the conveyor-belt feel of busier Tokyo dental chains. Dentists are described as thorough and not rushing through appointments. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. No strong pattern of English-speaking staff in reviews, so communication comfort seems to vary depending on who you get that day.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.katakura-dental.com
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東京都新宿区荒木町１３ ＨＡＮＴ四谷１Ｆ
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Yotsuya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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