kawano Shika
Kawano Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in the residential streets of Matsubara, Setagaya. It’s the kind of place locals have been going to for years — not a flashy chain, just a solid general dentistry practice doing cleanings, fillings, extractions, and the usual dental work.
The website (izumi-dental.jp) has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English-speaking experience waiting for you. Reception may have limited English, and the dentists are likely working primarily in Japanese. A translation app on your phone is smart prep, not optional backup.
That said, Setagaya has a reasonable expat community, and smaller clinics like this often try harder than big hospital dental departments to make foreign patients feel at ease. Just call or email ahead and gauge the response — that’ll tell you more than any website will.
Good for: routine dental care, people comfortable navigating some language friction, expats living locally in Setagaya.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing before drilling. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. No reports of rushed appointments. The vibe is quiet and local rather than clinical and corporate. Patients seem to appreciate the thoroughness, though communication can require patience if your Japanese is limited. Not a lot of online reviews in English, which is typical for Setagaya’s smaller practices.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.izumi-dental.jp
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東京都世田谷区松原２－２３－５
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Matsubara Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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