Mikami Shikaiinn
Mikami Shikaiinn is a neighborhood dental clinic in Higashi-Murayama, a quiet residential area in the western outskirts of Tokyo. It’s the kind of place locals have been going to for years — not a slick urban clinic with an international coordinator, but a solid community dentist doing routine and restorative work.
The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. But don’t walk in expecting fluent English at the front desk. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, and you’ll probably get through it fine. The dentist may have some basic English, but that’s not guaranteed.
Getting here requires effort if you’re coming from central Tokyo. Higashi-Murayama is on the Seibu Shinjuku Line — about 40-50 minutes from Shinjuku. This is a local clinic for people who live nearby, not a destination clinic for expats in Shibuya.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of smaller Japanese neighborhood clinics. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist appears thorough and methodical — expect detailed explanations of treatment plans, even if those explanations come with some language barrier. No reports of rushed visits. Not a high-volume urban practice, so the experience feels more personal than clinical.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
-
03-3822-4112 -
http://www.mikami-dentalclinic.com
-
東京都東村山市秋津町４－３４－４
-
Akitsu Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 5 min walk
| Monday | ||
| Tuesday | ||
| Wednesday | ||
| Thursday | ||
| Friday | ||
| Saturday | ||
| Sunday | ||
Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
Need a phone script in Japanese? Click here.
Other scripts: Cancel/Reschedule · Describe Symptoms · Pharmacy · Emergency · Dental