KIKUCHI SHIKAIIN
Kikuchi Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the first floor of a residential building in Okusawa, a quiet part of Setagaya. This is a classic small Japanese dental practice — not a flashy multi-chair clinic, not a tourist-facing international facility. Just a local dentist doing routine and restorative dental work for the people who live nearby.
The website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental vocabulary in Japanese is limited. That said, plenty of expats navigate clinics like this just fine with a bit of prep.
Okusawa sits on the Tokyu Oimachi Line, close to Jiyugaoka — a neighborhood popular with expats. If you’re in that part of Setagaya and need a dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a reasonable local option worth checking out.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic isn’t widely available in English, so specifics on wait times and chairside manner are hard to pin down. Based on its profile — small local practice, residential location, long-standing neighborhood presence — expect a fairly traditional Japanese dental experience: methodical, thorough, unhurried. Patients who’ve used similar Setagaya clinics often describe them as careful and detail-oriented, though appointments can run longer than you might expect.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://k-d-o.com
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東京都世田谷区奥沢７－２０－１４ ル リバージュ１Ｆ
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Okusawa Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 2 min walk
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- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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