Kotobuki Shika
Kotobuki Shika is a dental clinic in Machida, a busy suburban city in the southwestern corner of Tokyo. It sits in the Hagiwara Building on Haramachida — a commercial strip that’s walkable from Machida Station, one of the area’s main hubs. The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic and restorative options based on their website.
English capability here is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but that doesn’t guarantee you’ll get a fluent English-speaking dentist or receptionist when you show up. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, or ask a Japanese-speaking friend to call ahead and confirm what kind of support they can offer. Machida itself has a decent expat presence, so clinics in the area tend to have some experience with non-Japanese patients — but don’t assume.
Good choice if you’re based in the Machida or Tama area and need a local dentist without trekking into central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient reviews for Kotobuki Shika aren’t widely available in English, so the full picture is limited. Based on general signals, the clinic appears to operate as a straightforward neighborhood dental practice — the kind where appointments run on time and treatment is thorough without a lot of unnecessary upselling. Machida-area clinics tend to be efficient rather than flashy. Expect a clean, functional setup rather than a high-tech boutique experience.
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 -
https://kotobukishikaiin.com/
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東京都町田市原町田６－１４－７ 萩原ビル１０２
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Machida Station (Odakyu Line) — 3 min walk
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