Kishi dental clinic

Total reviews: 345
Nakamura-Kita Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kishi Dental Clinic sits on the ground floor of the Life Nakamurakita building in Nerima — a residential part of northwest Tokyo that most expats never end up in unless they actually live there. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, and orthodontics.

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. That said, full English service isn’t confirmed — don’t expect a bilingual receptionist to walk you through everything. A translation app or basic Japanese phrases will help, especially for paperwork and explaining symptoms. If you live in Nerima or nearby Hikarigaoka or Shakujii, this is a reasonable local option worth a call. If you’re commuting from Shinjuku just for a dentist, probably not worth the trip unless you have a specific reason.

    Nearest station is Nakamurabashi on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line — about a 5-minute walk from there.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, neighborhood-clinic feel — not a flashy urban practice, but thorough and unhurried. Dentists here tend to explain procedures before starting, which matters when you’re already anxious and language is a barrier. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. No reports of overbooking or rushed appointments. The ground-floor location in a shopping complex makes it easy to find. Overall vibe: quiet, local, professional.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a good sign — it means they're at least aware that foreign patients exist. However, confirmed English-speaking staff hasn't been verified. Reception may have limited English. Bring a translation app (Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms), and consider writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand. If you call ahead to ask about English support, that'll tell you a lot. Don't assume fluency, but don't assume zero either.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kishi-dc.com
    • 東京都練馬区中村北2-8-17 ライフ中村北1F
    • Nakamura-Kita Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 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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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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