Maejima Shika Clinic
Maejima Shika Clinic is a neighborhood dental practice tucked into the residential streets of Minami-Ogikubo in Suginami. It’s the kind of place locals have been going to for years — not flashy, but solid. They handle the full range of dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, and general checkups. Staff have conversational English, which means you won’t be totally on your own trying to explain which tooth hurts. Don’t expect a fully bilingual operation — this isn’t a foreigner-focused clinic — but they can get through a consultation without you needing to pull out Google Translate every five seconds. Minami-Ogikubo is a quiet residential area on the Marunouchi Line, easy to reach from central Tokyo but far from the tourist-heavy zones. If you live in Suginami or the western part of the city and need a reliable dentist who won’t make you feel completely lost, this is a reasonable option worth bookmarking.
Patient Feedback
Patients describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of smaller Japanese neighborhood clinics. The dentist is thorough and doesn’t rush through appointments. Wait times are generally reasonable when you book ahead. The clinic feels clean and well-organized. A few English-speaking patients noted the staff made genuine efforts to communicate clearly, even if it sometimes required a bit of back-and-forth. Nothing flashy — just competent, careful dental work.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.maejima-dc.net/
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東京都杉並区南荻窪１－３０－５
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Minami-Ogikubo Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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