Kyodou Shika Iin
Kyodou Shika Iin is a dental clinic tucked inside a residential mansion building in Miyasaka, Setagaya — a quiet neighborhood a short walk from Kyodo Station on the Odakyu Line. It operates under the medical corporation Houshikai, which also runs a visiting dental care service (the website leans heavily into that side of things, so home-visit dentistry appears to be a core focus here).
For expats, the English situation is murky. The website has some English-facing content, but that doesn’t mean the front desk will be comfortable chatting in English. This is a local neighborhood clinic, not an international one. Come prepared with a translation app, your insurance card, and ideally some basic written Japanese describing your symptoms. If you can manage that, you’ll get standard Japanese dental care — generally thorough and reasonably priced under national health insurance.
Best suited for expats living in the Setagaya area who need routine dental work and don’t require full English-language hand-holding.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specifically for this clinic is limited online. As a small neighborhood dental practice inside a residential building, it likely runs on a local, appointment-based model — meaning waits are usually manageable. Expect a fairly traditional Japanese dental experience: methodical, not rushed, with thorough cleaning and conservative treatment recommendations. Don’t expect a lot of small talk, especially in English. The visiting dental care focus suggests the clinic is comfortable with patients who need a bit more care and patience.
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.houshikai-houmon.com
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東京都世田谷区宮坂３－４－１ライオンズマンション経堂２０５
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Kyodo Station (Odakyu Line) — 2 min walk
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