Machiya Kuma Shika
Machiya Kuma Shika is a small neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the first floor of the Kudo Building in Higashi-Ogu, Arakawa. The bear in the name (kuma = bear) gives it a slightly friendly, approachable feel — this is a local family dentist, not a high-tech urban chain. They cover standard dental work: checkups, cleaning, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic basics.
English capability is a genuine question mark. The clinic has some English-facing web presence, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t expect fluent English-speaking staff waiting at the front desk. A translation app will be your friend here. If your Japanese is basic or zero, it’s worth emailing ahead to test the waters before booking.
Arakawa is a quiet residential ward — this is a clinic for people who actually live nearby, not a destination clinic for expats commuting from Shibuya. If you’re in the neighborhood and need reliable, unpretentious dental care, it’s worth considering. Just go in with realistic expectations about language support.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic atmosphere — typical of a local Arakawa neighborhood dentist rather than a busy city-center practice. Wait times appear reasonable for a small clinic. The dentist is reported to be thorough and straightforward, not overselling treatments. It’s the kind of place where you see the same doctor each visit. Nothing flashy, but consistent and reliable for routine dental care.
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.kanja.jp/017873.html
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東京都荒川区東尾久６－９－１８ 工藤ビル１Ｆ
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Kuramae Station (Asakusa Line) — 8 min walk
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