Matsuoka Shika
Matsuoka Shika is a general dental clinic sitting on the second floor of Matsuoka Building in Hongo, Bunkyo — a quiet residential and university neighborhood in central Tokyo. It’s the kind of local dentist that’s been part of the community rather than a polished expat-facing chain clinic.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. This is likely a Japanese-primary practice that can handle basic communication with English speakers, but complex treatment discussions may need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend to smooth things out.
Good fit for: expats living or working in Bunkyo who need routine dental work — cleanings, checkups, fillings — and are comfortable navigating some language friction. Not the first call if you need detailed treatment planning conversations in English. The Hongo area has solid transit access, and being in a local neighborhood means less tourist-clinic pricing energy.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss local dental practice. Reviews suggest the dentist is thorough and doesn’t rush appointments, which counts for a lot. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and clinical — not flashy, not intimidating. Patients seem to appreciate the unhurried approach. Nothing in the feedback screams “expat-friendly,” but nothing screams “nightmare” either. Standard Japanese dental clinic experience.
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.matsuoka-d.com
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東京都文京区本郷５－２８－５ 松岡ビル２Ｆ
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Hongo-Sanchome Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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