KOTANI Shika

Total reviews: 345
Awajicho Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • KOTANI Shika sits on the ground floor of Uchi-Kanda Building in Chiyoda — easy to find, easy to get to from central Tokyo. It’s a general dental clinic run under a medical corporation, so the setup is organized and professional without feeling like a factory. They handle routine work, cleanings, fillings, and ongoing dental care. English capability is conversational — staff can get through the basics with you, and there are some English resources to help bridge gaps. You’re not going to be handed a fully bilingual intake form, but you won’t be standing there completely lost either. For expats who need regular dental maintenance and don’t want to trek out to a specialist clinic or pay premium prices at an international hospital dental department, this is a practical option in a very central location. Bring your insurance card, know your dental history in rough terms, and you’ll be fine.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to highlight the central location and the fact that appointments run close to schedule — Chiyoda clinics generally move efficiently, and this one fits that pattern. The dentist is described as thorough without being alarmist, which matters when you’re in a foreign country and worried about being upsold. No frills, no drama. It’s a get-in, get-treated, get-out kind of place in the best sense. Vibe is calm and professional.

    English Language Proficiency

    Conversational English is available — enough to explain what hurts, understand basic instructions, and get through a standard appointment. Reception can handle simple questions in English. Forms are likely in Japanese, so if you have specific medical or dental history details, write them down in advance or use a translation app as backup. Don't expect a fully bilingual experience, but don't expect a communication wall either. It lands somewhere usable in the middle.

    Contact & Location

    • http://kotanishika.com/
    • 東京都千代田区内神田1-17-8 内神田ビル1F
    • Awajicho Station (Marunouchi 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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    KOTANI Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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