Katsura Family Shika

Total reviews: 345
Takanawa Gateway Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
  • English website, some expat awareness
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Katsura Family Shika sits on the ground floor of Takanawa Building in Minato-ku — one of Tokyo’s more foreigner-dense neighborhoods, which probably explains why they’ve made some effort toward English accessibility. Their website has English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means fluent staff waiting to chat you through a root canal. It’s a general family dental clinic covering the usual range: checkups, cleaning, fillings, implants, and cosmetic work. The Takanawa area is quiet and residential, easy to reach from Shinagawa or Sengakuji stations. For expats in Minato, Shinagawa, or Shirokane, this is a geographically convenient option. Call ahead or send an email in English before booking to gauge how comfortable the staff actually are — the website suggests intent, but real-world English fluency varies clinic to clinic. Reasonable choice for routine dental care if you’re in the area.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — not the kind of place rushing you out the door. The Takanawa location keeps foot traffic manageable, so waits tend to be reasonable. Dentists here appear thorough with explanations, though how much of that lands depends on the language barrier on the day. General sentiment leans positive for routine work. Nothing flashy, just solid neighborhood dentistry.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which shows more effort than most. But website English and spoken English are different things. It's genuinely unclear whether front desk staff can hold a full conversation or whether you'd be leaning on Google Translate for anything beyond the basics. Before your first visit, try emailing them in English — response quality will tell you a lot. Don't assume; verify. Bring a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental situation is complicated.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.dental-katsura.com
    • 東京都港区高輪1-26-11 高輪ビル1F
    • Takanawa Gateway Station (JR Yamanote 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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