Misawa Shika

Total reviews: 345
Kitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 8 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Misawa Shika is a dental clinic sitting on the third floor of the Muto Building in Minami-Karasuyama, Setagaya — a quiet residential pocket of western Tokyo. The clinic covers standard dental work: checkups, cleaning, fillings, crowns, and general oral care. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients, but whether that translates to smooth chair-side communication in English is genuinely unclear. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend just in case. The third-floor location means you’ll need the elevator or stairs — worth knowing if you have mobility concerns. Setagaya is a large, sprawling ward, so access depends heavily on which station you’re coming from. Minami-Karasuyama is served by the Keio Line. Not the most central location for expats living east of Shibuya, but perfectly practical if you’re already based in western Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — not the kind of place rushing you out the door. The doctor is described as thorough and willing to explain procedures. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The third-floor location in a small building keeps the atmosphere low-key rather than clinical and cold. No strong reports of English fluency from staff, but the overall impression is a careful, methodical practice that takes dental health seriously.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a better signal than most local dental practices in Setagaya. However, that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or during treatment. Realistically, expect basic communication at best — enough to handle scheduling and simple questions, but not detailed treatment discussions. A translation app on your phone is a smart backup. If your case involves complex work or specific medical history, consider writing key details down in Japanese beforehand.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.dental-misa.com/
    • 東京都世田谷区南烏山5-19-13 武藤ビル3F
    • Kitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 8 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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    Misawa Shika

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