Matsudaira Shika
Matsudaira Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Takaido-higashi, Suginami — a quiet residential part of western Tokyo that most tourists never see but plenty of expats call home. The clinic runs a standard general dentistry setup: cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual. Their website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of foreign patients, but whether that translates to a fully English-capable front desk is genuinely unclear. Don’t expect a bilingual welcome committee. Do expect a small, local clinic where the dentist likely takes time with patients rather than rushing them through. If you’re in the Takaido or Fujimigaoka area and need reliable dental care without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth a call. Have Google Translate ready for the phone booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried dentist who explains treatment before proceeding — not a conveyor-belt operation. Wait times appear reasonable for a small neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, which suits the residential area it’s in. Nothing flashy, but the kind of place where you leave knowing exactly what was done and why. Long-term local residents seem to return here regularly, which usually says something.
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.matsudaira-dentaloffice.com
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東京都杉並区高井戸東１－３０－１７
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Takaido Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
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