Kurita Shikaiin
Kurita Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Minami-Karasuyama in Setagaya — not the kind of area most expats stumble into, but worth knowing about if you live on the Keio or Odakyu lines. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking appointment is genuinely unclear. You’re probably not walking in to find a bilingual receptionist waiting for you. A translation app and some patience will help. That said, Japanese dental clinics at this level tend to be thorough and reasonably priced under national health insurance. If you’re in Setagaya and need a local dentist rather than trekking to a central Tokyo English-friendly clinic, this is worth a call or a website check first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a careful, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The space is small and quiet, not a busy urban chain. Patients seem to appreciate the thoroughness. No strong reports of English-language support from actual visits, so don’t assume the website reflects what happens at the front desk.
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://kuritadental.com/
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東京都世田谷区南烏山６－２６－４ コンフォートトクエ１０２
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Address: 東京都世田谷区南烏山６－２６－４ コンフォートトクエ１０２
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