Mikawashima Shika Kurinikku

Total reviews: 345
Nippori Station (JR East / Chiyoda Line / Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Mikawashima Shika Kurinikku is a dental clinic on the second floor of a residential-commercial building in Arakawa’s Mikawashima area — not the flashiest neighborhood in Tokyo, but convenient if you’re living in or around the Nippori/Mikawashima corridor. The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and general checkups.

    English capability here is conversational — staff can handle basic dental vocabulary and appointment logistics in English, which is more than you’ll get at a lot of neighborhood clinics in this part of Tokyo. Don’t expect a fully bilingual experience, but you won’t be stuck playing charades to explain a toothache either. Their website has some English-accessible information, which helps before your first visit.

    This is a local neighborhood clinic, not a foreigner-focused dental chain. If you want a comfortable, no-drama experience near home and you’re in the Arakawa area, it does the job well.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients generally report a calm, no-rush atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume conveyor-belt clinic. The dentist takes time to explain what’s happening, which matters a lot when you’re already anxious about dental work in a second language. Wait times are typically reasonable for a neighborhood practice. Nothing flashy, but consistent and thorough. Patients appreciate that staff make a genuine effort to communicate rather than just handing you a form and hoping for the best.

    English Language Proficiency

    Staff have conversational English — enough to cover appointment booking, basic symptoms, and treatment explanations without a full breakdown. You can likely get through a standard visit without a translation app, though having one ready for more specific terminology is never a bad idea. Forms may be in Japanese, so bring your health insurance card and be prepared to fill things out with some help from reception. Not a fully bilingual clinic, but meaningfully more accessible than the average Arakawa neighborhood dental office.

    Contact & Location

    • https://mikawashima-dc.jp
    • 東京都荒川区荒川3-61-4 ハイシティ日暮里東2F-206
    • Nippori Station (JR East / Chiyoda Line / Ginza 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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    Mikawashima Shika Kurinikku

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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