Kishida Shika

Total reviews: 345
Meguro Station (Meguro Line) — 8 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kishida Shika sits in Aobadai, a quiet residential stretch of Meguro that feels a world away from the chaos of central Tokyo. It’s a small neighborhood dental clinic — the kind that’s been serving the same local families for years rather than chasing volume. They cover standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and general oral care.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to smooth chair-side communication is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English-speaking dentist waiting for you. That said, the Meguro area has enough international residents that clinics here tend to have at least some experience with non-Japanese patients. A translation app and a written note about your concern before your appointment will go a long way. For routine work, this kind of clinic is often perfectly fine. For complex treatment discussions, go in with lower expectations on the language front and prepare accordingly.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a conveyor-belt dental chain. Appointments tend to run on time, and the dentist is described as thorough rather than rushed. No complaints about pain management or being pushed into unnecessary procedures. It’s a small practice, so you’re not getting lost in a waiting room crowd. The tradeoff is limited availability, so booking ahead matters.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English-language content on its website, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that's not the same as fluent English service. Realistically, reception is likely Japanese-only or minimal English at best. The dentist may handle basic terms, but don't count on a detailed treatment conversation without help. Use Google Translate or a Japanese-speaking friend for your first visit. Write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand. Straightforward procedures will probably go fine. Anything complicated — get backup.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kishida.dental/
    • 東京都目黒区青葉台4-2-7
    • Meguro Station (Meguro Line) — 8 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Kishida Shika

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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