Kurihara Shikaiin
Kurihara Shikaiin is a general dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of Sunohara Building in Higashi-Jujo, Kita Ward — a quieter residential pocket of north Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in by accident. You’re probably here because you live nearby, and honestly, that’s a good reason to stay.
The clinic runs a solid English-language web presence, which is a real signal — it means they’ve thought about foreign patients before you walked in, not after. That translates to smoother intake conversations and less pantomime at the front desk.
Services cover the standard dental range: checkups, cleaning, fillings, and general care. Nothing flashy, but dentistry doesn’t need to be flashy — it needs to be reliable and not terrifying if Japanese isn’t your first language. This place clears that bar. If you’re in Kita-ku and need a dentist you can actually communicate with, this is a practical, low-stress option.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe the experience as calm and unhurried — no conveyor-belt feeling. The dentist takes time to explain what’s happening before doing it, which matters a lot when you’re anxious or working across a language gap. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The setting is small and unintimidating, which some people find reassuring and others find unremarkable. No major complaints about billing surprises under national health insurance.
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 -
http://www.kurihara-dent.jp/
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東京都北区東十条３－５－９ 須野原ビル１Ｆ
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Oji Station (Namboku Line) — 3 min walk
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