Kouhoku Family Shika
Kouhoku Family Shika sits on the ground floor of a Life supermarket building right in front of Kouhoku Station in Adachi — about as convenient as a dental clinic gets. You can grab groceries on the way out after getting a filling. The clinic covers standard family dentistry: cleanings, cavities, crowns, that kind of thing. Nothing exotic, but solid everyday dental care for the neighborhood.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. The website has some English-friendly signals, but there’s no confirmed English-speaking staff listed. Adachi is not a heavily internationalized ward, so don’t walk in expecting fluent English at the front desk. A translation app and writing down your symptoms beforehand will go a long way. If your Japanese is zero, call ahead or have someone check for you before booking.
It’s a family-oriented practice, so the vibe leans practical and unpretentious rather than high-tech cosmetic. Good option if you live in northern Tokyo and just need reliable routine dental work done.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a no-fuss, get-it-done kind of place. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The dentists are reported as thorough without being pushy about upselling treatments. It’s not a flashy setup — think functional local practice rather than a polished urban dental chain. Regulars seem to appreciate the convenience of the location more than anything else. Nothing dramatic to report in either direction.
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 -
http://kouhoku-family.com/
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東京都足立区西新井本町２－３１－２０ ライフ江北駅前店１Ｆ
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Koenji Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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