Kugayama Shikaiin
Kugayama Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of Garden Place Kugayama, a low-rise residential building in the quieter, leafy part of Suginami. This isn’t a big-city dental chain — it’s the kind of local practice where you’re probably seeing the same dentist every visit.
Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. You’ll likely need to communicate at least partially through gestures, a translation app, or written notes. For routine cleanings and fillings, that’s usually manageable. For anything complex — extractions, implants, orthodontic consultations — you’ll want to prepare more carefully.
The clinic is near Kugayama Station on the Inokashira Line, which puts it about 15 minutes from Shimokitazawa or Kichijoji. It’s a residential area, not an expat hub, so don’t expect the clinic to be set up for international patients the way central Tokyo clinics often are.
Patient Feedback
Online feedback points to a calm, unhurried practice. Patients mention the dentist being thorough and not rushing through appointments — a real plus in a city where some clinics feel like conveyor belts. Wait times appear reasonable. The setting is small and quiet, which suits people who find big dental chains impersonal. Not a lot of reviews in English, so the full picture is limited.
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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