Kawasaki Shika
Kawasaki Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Akabane, Kita Ward — a busy residential and shopping area in northern Tokyo that’s popular with expats who want city access without Yamanote-line prices. The clinic handles standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and general checkups.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume the front desk runs on English. Walk-in communication might be rough if your Japanese is zero. A translation app or a short note in Japanese explaining your issue will get you further than hoping for a fluent conversation. Bring your health insurance card — Japan’s national insurance covers a good chunk of routine dental work here.
This isn’t a foreigner-specialist clinic. It’s a regular local dentist that has made some effort toward accessibility. If you’re in Kita Ward and need a filling sorted or a routine cleaning, it’s a reasonable option worth a phone call or email to check availability.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental practice — no frills, but competent. Appointments tend to run on schedule, which matters when you’re squeezing in a cleaning between work shifts. The dentist is described as thorough without being alarmist. The clinic is small, so the waiting room rarely gets crowded. Don’t expect a glossy private clinic experience — this is honest, local dental care at local prices.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://akabanekawasakishika.com/
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東京都北区赤羽２－１７－９
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Akabane Station (JR Saikyo Line) — 3 min walk
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