Koguchi Shika

Total reviews: 345
Kamiishigami Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 2 min walk
  • Basement clinic, easy street access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Koguchi Shika is a dental clinic tucked into the basement level of a building in Kamiishigami, Nerima — a quieter residential pocket of northwest Tokyo. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and routine checkups.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to a fully English-capable front desk or consultation is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation — bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is minimal.

    Nerima isn’t a foreigner-heavy ward, so this isn’t a clinic that’s been optimized for international patients. That said, if you live nearby and need a local dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, it’s worth a call or email to test their English responsiveness before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to Koguchi Shika is limited in English-language sources. As a neighborhood dental practice in residential Nerima, it likely operates with shorter wait times than busier central Tokyo clinics. The basement location is practical rather than polished. Patients in the area tend to value accessibility over amenities, and a local clinic like this usually means a more personal, less conveyor-belt experience than larger dental chains.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has Japanese-English content on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that's not the same as having English-speaking staff at the front desk or during consultations. No confirmed reports of English-fluent dentists or reception. If you go, come prepared — Google Translate or a Japanese-speaking contact to handle phone booking will make things significantly smoother. Don't expect English forms.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.koguchishika.com
    • 東京都練馬区上石神井4-27-5-B1
    • Kamiishigami Station (Seibu Shinjuku 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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Koguchi Shika

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