KAWASAKI SHIKA

Total reviews: 345
Kitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 8 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kawasaki Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the first floor of a residential building in Kitakarasuyama, Setagaya. It’s the kind of place locals have been going to for years — not flashy, not a chain, just solid dentistry done by people who know their patients. They handle the full range of dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, implants, orthodontics. Staff have conversational English, so you won’t be stuck miming a toothache at the front desk. Don’t expect bilingual forms or an English-speaking dentist, but basic communication gets you through. Kitakarasuyama is a quiet residential pocket of Setagaya — not the most central location, but if you live in western Tokyo or along the Keio line, this is a genuinely accessible option that won’t feel like a big production just to get your teeth cleaned.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients describe a calm, no-rush atmosphere — appointments run on time and the dentist takes explanations seriously rather than rushing you out. The clinic is small, so wait times are short and you’re not just a number. People appreciate that staff make a real effort to communicate in English rather than just handing you a form and hoping for the best. Not a lot of online reviews, but the ones that exist lean consistently positive.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception has conversational English — enough to check you in, confirm your issue, and go over basic post-treatment instructions. The dentist communicates primarily in Japanese, but staff can relay key information. Don't expect English intake forms or a fully bilingual experience. A translation app on your phone is worth having for anything technical. If you can describe your symptoms in simple English, they'll work with you.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kawasaki-shika2212.com/
    • 東京都世田谷区北烏山7-30-25 川瀬コーポラス1F
    • Kitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 8 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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    KAWASAKI SHIKA

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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