Kikuchi Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
  • Family-run, not chain clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kikuchi Dental Clinic sits in Nishi-Shinjuku, tucked into the ground floor of Kikuchi Building — which, yes, is named after the same family running the place. That’s either charming or on-brand depending on your mood. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and likely some cosmetic work based on their website.

    The English situation is murky. Their website has some English-facing content, which is more effort than most local clinics bother with — but that doesn’t guarantee a smooth English consultation. There’s no confirmed English-speaking dentist listed, and reception may be Japanese-only. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and wincing. Location-wise, Nishi-Shinjuku is convenient — close to Shinjuku Station’s west exit, easy to reach from most of central Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a professional, no-nonsense clinic. The dentists are described as thorough and not rush-happy, which matters when someone’s drilling in your mouth. Wait times seem reasonable for a Tokyo practice. The family-run feel comes through — it’s not a conveyor-belt dental chain. Some patients note the staff is polite and patient even with limited communication, but don’t expect fluent English explanations of treatment plans.

    English Language Proficiency

    Realistically, this is a Japanese-first clinic with some English accommodation attempted online. Don't expect English-speaking reception to walk you through your treatment plan. The website has basic English content, which suggests some awareness of foreign patients — but that's different from having staff who can handle a detailed conversation. A translation app on your phone is essential. Writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand will help a lot. Not impossible for English speakers, just not frictionless.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kikuchidental.com/
    • 東京都新宿区西新宿3-14-16 きくちビル1F
    • Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 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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    Kikuchi Dental Clinic

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