Kugayama Shikaiin
Kugayama Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of Garden Place Kugayama, a quiet residential complex in Suginami’s Kugayama area. This is not a big-city international clinic — it’s a local dentist that has served the surrounding community for years. The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of foreign patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English conversation at the front desk. Standard dental services are available — cleanings, fillings, checkups, the usual. If your dental needs are routine and you’re comfortable pointing at things or using a translation app, this is a perfectly functional option. It’s close to Kugayama Station on the Inokashira Line, which makes it accessible from Shimokitazawa or Kichijoji without much hassle. Good for expats living in western Suginami who want a local dentist rather than trekking into central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic experience — the kind of neighborhood dentist where you’re not rushed through an assembly line. Dentists appear thorough and take time explaining procedures. Wait times seem reasonable for a local practice. The vibe is quiet and professional rather than flashy. No major complaints about communication for patients with basic Japanese or a translation app in hand.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://kugayama-shika.com/
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東京都杉並区久我山３－２４－９ ガーデンプレイス久我山１Ｆ
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Kugayama Station (Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
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