Megumi Shika

Total reviews: 345
Arakawa Station (Arakawa Line) — 2 min walk
  • Quiet, unhurried appointment pace
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Megumi Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Arakawa, one of Tokyo’s quieter residential wards — not the kind of area that sees a lot of foreign patients. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a good sign, but whether that translates to an English-speaking receptionist or dentist at the chair is genuinely unclear. Don’t expect a fully bilingual experience. That said, dental work is one of those specialties where language matters less than you’d think — pointing at an X-ray gets you pretty far. If you live in Arakawa or northern Tokyo and need routine care like cleanings, fillings, or a checkup, this is a reasonable local option. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms typed out in Japanese beforehand, and you’ll probably be fine. Not the go-to for complex treatment discussions, but solid for everyday dental needs.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills neighborhood clinic. Wait times appear reasonable for a local practice. The dentist is described as methodical and gentle — not rushed. It’s the kind of place where the same patients return year after year, which usually says something. Not a high-volume city-center clinic, so you’re unlikely to feel like a number. Atmosphere is quiet and low-key.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's where certainty ends. There's no confirmed English-speaking staff on record. Reception is likely Japanese-only. For anything beyond pointing at a tooth and nodding, bring Google Translate or write your issue out in Japanese ahead of time. Forms will almost certainly be in Japanese only. Manageable for simple visits, trickier for detailed treatment consultations.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.megumi-dent.com
    • 東京都荒川区荒川1-53-21
    • Arakawa Station (Arakawa Line) — 2 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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