Maki Shika
Maki Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential building in Tamagawa, one of Setagaya’s quieter riverside pockets. It’s a small practice — the kind where the dentist actually knows your name — not a chain or a tourist-facing clinic. They handle the full range of general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, the usual.
English capability here is conversational. You’re not going to get a fluent English-speaking receptionist, but you won’t be completely on your own either. Pointing at a tooth and miming pain will get you pretty far, and they have some English resources to help bridge gaps. If you’re anxious about dental visits in a foreign language, having a translation app ready is smart backup — but first-timers have managed fine here without one.
It’s practical, low-drama, and close to the Tamagawa area. Good option if you live in Setagaya and just need a reliable dentist who won’t make you feel like a problem to be managed.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — not the conveyor-belt feeling you get at bigger urban clinics. The dentist takes time to explain what’s happening, which matters a lot when you’re already navigating language stress. Wait times are generally reasonable for a small practice. It’s not flashy, but the work gets done properly and follow-up care feels attentive. Nothing to complain about, nothing to rave about — which in dentistry is actually a compliment.
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.makishika.info
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東京都世田谷区玉川３－３６－１４ ふ玉川ニイヤハイム１０２
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Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Tamagawa Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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