Mejirodai Shika

Total reviews: 345
Mejirodai Station (Keio) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English confirmed
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Mejirodai Shika sits in the Mejirodai area of Hachioji — not central Tokyo, but a real neighborhood where people actually live. This is a general dental practice handling the full range of what you’d expect: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and routine checkups. The clinic has conversational English capability, so basic communication about your symptoms and treatment plan should be manageable without pulling out Google Translate every five minutes. Don’t expect fluent clinical English across the whole team, but enough to get through an appointment without complete confusion. The vibe is a neighborhood clinic — practical, functional, not a flashy expat-focused operation. If you’re based in the Hachioji area and just need reliable dental care with some English backup, this works. If you’re coming from central Tokyo specifically for English services, that’s probably more effort than it’s worth.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally describe a no-fuss neighborhood dental experience. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The dentist is reported to be thorough during exams and takes time to explain what’s happening — helpful when you’re not fully confident in the language. The setting is modest and practical rather than modern or polished. No complaints about being rushed. Works best if you’re already in the Hachioji area and want something close to home.

    English Language Proficiency

    Conversational English is available, which means you can communicate the basics — tooth pain location, sensitivity, what you're worried about — without a full language barrier. Don't expect intake forms in English or detailed written explanations translated for you. A translation app as backup is still smart. Reception may have limited English, so calling ahead with simple Japanese or using a written note helps. Better than a zero-English clinic, but not a polished expat experience.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.mejirodai-dc.com
    • 東京都八王子市めじろ台3-1-12
    • Mejirodai Station (Keio) — 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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    Mejirodai Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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