Katou Mitsuo Shikashinryoushitsu
Katou Mitsuo Shikashinryoushitsu is a small, independent dental clinic tucked into the residential streets of Daita, Setagaya — the kind of neighborhood dentist that’s been quietly doing its job for years. The clinic is run by Dr. Katou Mitsuo and covers standard dental care: cleanings, fillings, extractions, basic restorative work.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means fluent English-speaking staff. This looks like a solo or small-team practice, so the English capability probably lives or dies with whoever picks up the phone or sits at the front desk that day. A translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for the first visit wouldn’t hurt.
Location-wise, Daita is walkable from Shimokitazawa, which makes this convenient if you live in the western Setagaya belt. It’s a neighborhood clinic — not a big international medical center — so if you need complex implant work or specialist referrals, you may eventually be sent elsewhere. For routine dental care close to home, it’s worth checking out.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources, which is pretty typical for a small neighborhood practice in a residential Tokyo ward. The setup suggests a personal, unhurried experience — solo or small practices in Setagaya tend to run on appointment schedules rather than packing in patients. Expect a straightforward clinical environment. Don’t expect a multilingual coordinator or English paperwork. If you’ve had good experiences at small Japanese dental clinics before, this fits that mold.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://hw001.spaaqs.ne.jp/~mkdental/
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東京都世田谷区代田１－１－５
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Shimokitazawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 3 min walk
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