Kodama Shika

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Gotanda Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kodama Shika sits in a residential office building in Nishi-Gotanda, a quiet pocket of Shinagawa that most expats pass through without stopping. The clinic is on the third floor of Gotanda Sun Heights — not the kind of place you stumble onto accidentally, so look up the address before you go.

    The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least enough to put in the effort. Whether that translates to smooth English communication at reception or chairside is genuinely unclear. Go in assuming Japanese-first, and treat any English as a bonus.

    Standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, checkups — are the core offering here. Nothing flashy, nothing specialized toward cosmetic work or implants in any obvious way. If you’re in Gotanda or the surrounding Shinagawa area and need a neighborhood dentist, this is a reasonable option to explore. Have your translation app ready and your insurance card on hand.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Kodama Shika isn’t widely available in English-language sources, which is pretty typical for smaller neighborhood dental practices in Tokyo. What the clinic’s web presence suggests is a straightforward, no-frills general dentistry setup — the kind of place regulars return to for cleanings and checkups rather than complex procedures. Expect a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of private dental offices in residential Shinagawa. Walk-ins are unlikely to be welcomed; book ahead.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a better sign than nothing — it means someone there has considered non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or during treatment. Realistically, prepare for Japanese as the default language. A translation app (Google Translate camera mode works well for forms) and writing down your symptoms in advance will help. Calling ahead to gauge English comfort level is worth the two minutes.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.kodamadental.com/
    • 東京都品川区西五反田1-26-2 五反田サンハイツ301
    • Gotanda Station (JR Yamanote 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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    Kodama Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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