Kudo Shika

Total reviews: 345
Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo/Taama Lines) — 8 min walk
  • Ground-floor accessible location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kudo Shika sits on the ground floor of Takagi Building in Tachikawa’s Takamatsu-cho neighborhood — easy to find, easy to access. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual range: cleanings, cavities, crowns, and likely implants based on their site. The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume that means a fully bilingual front desk is waiting for you. Tachikawa itself is a solid west-Tokyo hub with good train connections, so this isn’t a trek. If your Japanese is minimal, come prepared with a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. The clinic looks like a clean, modern neighborhood practice — not a flashy international clinic, but not intimidating either. A reasonable option if you’re living or working in the Tachikawa area and need reliable dental care without traveling into central Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental practice — nothing flashy, but generally competent and unhurried. Appointment availability seems reasonable for the area. Doctors appear thorough rather than rushing patients out. The ground-floor location in a small building keeps things low-key. No major complaints pattern around wait times. Overall vibe: a solid local dentist, not a tourist-facing international clinic.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website carries some English content, which is a good sign — it means someone there has considered foreign patients exist. But confirmed bilingual staff? Not verified. Reception likely operates primarily in Japanese. Bring a translation app, have your insurance card ready, and write down your dental issue in Japanese beforehand if you can. Google Translate camera mode on printed forms will be your friend here. Manage expectations and you'll probably be fine.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.kudo-dental.jp
    • 東京都立川市高松町3-16-1 高木ビル1階
    • Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo/Taama Lines) — 8 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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