Kobayashi Shika
Kobayashi Shika is a dental clinic in Tachikawa, a major hub city in western Tokyo — easy to reach on the JR Chuo Line. The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely cosmetic treatments based on their site.
The English situation here is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But that doesn’t guarantee the person answering the phone or sitting across from you in the chair speaks English confidently. If you have complex treatment needs or struggle with Japanese, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. For routine checkups where you can point at a tooth and mime pain, you’ll probably be fine.
Tachikawa itself is well-serviced and not intimidating to navigate as an expat. The clinic address puts it in Shibasaki-cho, walkable from the station area.
Patient Feedback
No large volume of English-language reviews exists for this clinic, so read that carefully. Japanese-language feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental practice — not a flashy cosmetic-focused place, just solid routine care. Patients seem to appreciate the Tachikawa location for convenience. Wait times and chair-side manner are unknown quantities from an expat perspective. Go in with realistic expectations for a local community clinic, not a foreigner-specialist practice.
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://www.kobayashi-den-cl.com/
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東京都立川市柴崎町２－２１－１２
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Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
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