Kobayashi Shika
Kobayashi Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a small commercial building in Kodaira, a quiet residential city in western Tokyo. It’s not a flashy international clinic — this is a local practice that’s been serving the community for years, offering standard dental care: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and likely some cosmetic and orthodontic work.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and chair-side communication may require patience, a translation app, or a Japanese-speaking friend if your case gets complicated. For routine visits — cleaning, cavity, x-ray — you’ll probably manage fine.
Location-wise, Kodaira is off the Seibu Shinjuku Line, so it’s not the most convenient stop for people living central, but it’s very accessible for expats living in the western suburbs. The building address (LEQUIPE Kodaira 101) suggests a ground-floor unit in a small mixed-use complex — easy to find once you’re in the neighborhood.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried practice — the kind where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing rather than rushing you out. Wait times appear reasonable for a smaller clinic. The setting is low-key and local, not a polished international facility. Patients seem to appreciate the thoroughness of exams. No strong reports of major communication breakdowns, but complex cases may hit a language wall.
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-do.jp/
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東京都小平市美園町１－１２－７ ＬＥＱＵＩＰＥ小平１０１
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Kodaira Station (Seibu-Shinjuku Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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