MATSUMURA SHIKA IIN
Matsumura Shika Iin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential pocket of Machida, in the Miwa Midoriyama area of western Tokyo. This is not a city-center expat-friendly clinic with a multilingual reception desk — it’s a local Japanese dentist that appears to have some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a seamless English experience walking in cold.
For expats in the Machida or Tama area who need routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, basic checkups — this could be a solid nearby option without the commute to central Tokyo. The website (m-dc.info) suggests they’ve thought about accessibility, but calling ahead with a translation app or having a Japanese-speaking friend send an email first is the smart move. Machida itself is well-connected via Odakyu and JR lines, but this specific address is in a quieter residential neighborhood, so you’ll likely need to drive or take a local bus.
Good for: expats living in Machida or the Tama Hills area who need a local dentist and don’t mind some communication effort.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are available for this clinic. Based on its profile as a small neighborhood dental practice in a residential Machida suburb, you’d expect a quieter waiting room, a single or small team of dentists, and the kind of thorough, unhurried appointments typical of Japanese private dental clinics. Japanese patients generally report high satisfaction with this style of local dentist. Expat feedback is sparse — if you go, consider leaving a review to help the next person.
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.m-dc.info
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東京都町田市三輪緑山３－１８－１９
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Midoriyama Station (Odakyu Odawara Line) — 2 min walk
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