Mint Shika Sugamo
Mint Shika Sugamo is a dental and orthodontic clinic sitting on the ground floor of the Gran Patio building in Sugamo, Toshima — a quieter, older neighborhood in northern Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. The clinic covers general dentistry alongside orthodontics, so you can handle everything from a cracked filling to Invisalign under one roof.
Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. That said, full English service isn’t confirmed — don’t show up expecting a fluent English-speaking dentist or bilingual front desk. A translation app will probably be useful, especially for explaining symptoms or understanding treatment plans. Sugamo Station is on the Mita Line and Yamanote Line, so access from central Tokyo is straightforward. If you’re in the Toshima or Kita area and need a local dentist that isn’t completely foreign-unfriendly, this is a reasonable option worth calling ahead to check English availability.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a clean, modern setup and staff who are generally calm and unhurried. Orthodontic consultations seem thorough. Wait times are reported as reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The vibe is professional without being cold — more local family dentist than slick Tokyo chain. No strong pattern of English-specific complaints, but no strong English praise either. Patients who’ve used translation apps report getting by fine.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://mint-sugamo.com/
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東京都豊島区巣鴨３－１４－１７ グランパティオ１階
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Sugamo Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
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