Kurasawa Shika
Kurasawa Shika sits on the ground floor of a residential building in Minami-Kamata, a quiet corner of Ota-ku that’s off the typical expat radar but easy enough to reach from Kamata Station. It’s a general dental clinic — think cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns — the everyday stuff you actually need.
The website has some English-language content, which suggests the clinic is at least expat-aware. That said, don’t show up expecting a bilingual front desk. The English presence online is more of a gesture than a guarantee. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and grimacing.
The clinic is part of the Ryoshinkai medical corporation, which usually signals a reasonably organized operation with proper records and follow-up. It’s a neighborhood dental practice — not a flashy international clinic, not overpriced, not trying to upsell you on whitening. Just a solid local option if you’re based in Ota-ku and need your teeth looked at.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss experience. The clinic runs on appointments, so wait times tend to be reasonable. Dentists are described as thorough rather than rushed, which matters when someone is actually drilling your teeth. The vibe is quiet neighborhood practice — not cold or clinical, but not chatty either. Patients seem to appreciate that they’re not pushed toward unnecessary treatments. It’s the kind of place locals return to, which usually says something.
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 -
https://kurasawa-dental.com
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東京都大田区南蒲田１－３－１４ 第２クリーンコーポ１Ｆ
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Minuma Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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