Kugayama Ekimae Asao Shika

Total reviews: 345
Kugayama Station (Inokashira Line) — 2 min walk
  • Direct Kugayama Station access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kugayama Ekimae Asao Shika sits on the fourth floor of Oak Hills Kugayama, right in front of Kugayama Station on the Inokashira Line in Suginami. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual bases — checkups, cleaning, fillings, and likely cosmetic and restorative work based on their site. The “ekimae” in the name means station-front, so at least the commute is easy.

    The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to an English-speaking staff member at the desk is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent conversation. Bring a translation app, prep your dental vocabulary in Japanese, or use Google Translate to fill out forms. It’s a neighborhood dental clinic, not an international medical center — but for expats living in the Kugayama or Inokashira area, the location alone makes it worth checking out.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a clean, organized clinic with a calm atmosphere — not a chaotic, overbooked place. The dentists appear thorough and unhurried, which matters when you’re already anxious about explaining tooth pain in a second language. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. It reads like a solid local clinic that takes its work seriously, without the sterile corporate feel of bigger dental chains.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But there's no confirmed English-speaking dentist or receptionist on record. Realistically, you should expect a Japanese-language experience. A translation app will help a lot. If you call ahead, try asking directly whether anyone speaks English — even basic English support at reception can make a big difference when you're scheduling or explaining symptoms.

    Contact & Location

    • https://kugayama-dental.jp
    • 東京都杉並区久我山3-24-15 オークヒルズ久我山4F
    • Kugayama Station (Inokashira 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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    Kugayama Ekimae Asao Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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