Kiri Shikai-in

Total reviews: 345
Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kiri Shikai-in is a small dental clinic tucked on the second floor of Court Polonia, a residential-style building in Taito’s Hashiba neighborhood — not the most obvious place you’d expect to find a dentist, so give yourself a minute to locate the entrance. The area sits between Minami-Senju and Asakusa, quiet and residential, a world away from the tourist bustle nearby.

    The clinic has an English-language website at kiridentalcare.com, which is a decent sign — they’ve put effort into reaching international patients. That said, whether you’ll get smooth English communication chairside or at reception is genuinely unclear. The site suggests some English capability, but don’t assume it’s fluent. A translation app or pre-written notes about your dental issue would be smart backup.

    General dentistry is the focus here: checkups, cleanings, fillings, that kind of thing. Nothing flashy. If you’re in Taito and need reliable, accessible dental care and can handle some communication uncertainty, this is worth trying.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Kiri is limited in English-language sources, which makes it hard to paint a detailed picture. The clinic’s web presence suggests they’re trying to be accessible to foreign residents, but no strong pattern of English-speaking reviews exists yet. If you go, expect a typical small Tokyo dental setup — compact, efficient, probably not a long wait, and a dentist who gets to the point. First-timers should call ahead.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic runs an English website, which sets a reasonable expectation — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff on the floor. There's no confirmed report of fluent English reception or bilingual dentists. Forms are likely in Japanese. Realistically, you may need a translation app for anything beyond basic check-in. If you've navigated Japanese clinics before, you'll manage fine here. First-time expat patients with zero Japanese should contact them in advance to gauge the situation.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kiridentalcare.com
    • 東京都台東区橋場1-9-6 コートポローニア2F
    • Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) — 3 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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    Kiri Shikai-in

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