Machiya Sakura Shika Kyouseishika

Total reviews: 345
Machiya Station (Chiyoda Line) — 1 min walk
  • Orthodontics and general dentistry combined
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Machiya Sakura Shika Kyouseishika sits right at the entrance of Machiya Station in Arakawa, so you’re not hunting for it — it’s basically in the building. They cover general dentistry and orthodontics, which is a useful combo if you’re dealing with anything beyond a routine cleaning.

    The clinic has some English content on their website, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients. Whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking experience at the front desk is genuinely unclear. Come prepared with a translation app or your Japanese dental vocabulary brushed up. Google Translate on your phone will do most of the heavy lifting.

    Arakawa isn’t a neighborhood flush with English-friendly clinics, so having a dual-specialty option this close to a station is worth knowing about. If you’re living or working in the area and need both general and orthodontic care under one roof, this is a reasonable starting point.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to highlight the convenient location as a genuine plus — walking out of the station and straight into the clinic is hard to beat. The orthodontics offering gets positive mentions, which isn’t always a given at smaller local practices. Appointment availability seems reasonable. The overall vibe reads as a tidy, professional neighborhood clinic rather than a high-volume churn operation. Nothing flashy, but people seem to leave feeling their teeth were actually looked at.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English-language content, which is a step above nothing — but it doesn't mean the front desk will be fluent. Full English support at reception is unconfirmed. Expect forms in Japanese. A translation app will be essential for anything beyond pointing at your tooth and wincing. If your dental issue is complex, consider writing down key symptoms beforehand. Don't bank on smooth back-and-forth conversation without preparation.

    Contact & Location

    • https://sakurashika-g.jp/clinic/machiya-sakura/
    • 東京都荒川区荒川6-1-1 レフィールオーブ町屋駅前1階
    • Machiya Station (Chiyoda Line) — 1 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Machiya Sakura Shika Kyouseishika

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    Proficiency Score
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