KONISHI SHIKA

Total reviews: 345
Nakaochiai Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Konishi Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Nakai/Nakaochiaiarea in Shinjuku — not the glitzy part, but the quiet, lived-in side where locals actually go for everyday healthcare. It’s a general dentistry practice handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. Their website has some English content, which is a good sign that they’re at least aware foreign patients exist — but that doesn’t guarantee you’ll find a fluent English speaker behind the reception desk. Realistically, expect basic communication to be possible, but bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated. This isn’t a clinic built around expat services — it’s a solid local dentist that happens to have made some effort toward accessibility. If you live in the Nakaochiaiarea or western Shinjuku and just need a reliable dentist without trekking to a foreigner-focused clinic downtown, it’s worth a call.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a thorough approach to exams — not the kind of place that rushes you out after five minutes. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The vibe is traditional Japanese dental office: clean, quiet, professional. Don’t expect a lot of small talk, but the clinical care seems solid and attentive. Good fit if you want competent, no-fuss dentistry.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on their website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's where certainty ends. There's no confirmed English-speaking staff on record. Reception may manage basic phrases, but a complex consultation about treatment options or insurance will likely hit a wall fast. Bring Google Translate, or better yet, a Japanese-speaking friend. Having your health insurance card and a written note explaining your issue in Japanese will smooth things considerably.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.konishi-dental.tokyo.jp
    • 東京都新宿区中落合2-20-6
    • Nakaochiai Station (Tozai 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

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