Miura Shika Iin

Total reviews: 345
Tomigaya Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 4 min walk
  • Quiet, unhurried appointment pace
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Miura Shika Iin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the residential backstreets of Oyamacho in Shibuya. It’s not a slick expat-facing practice — it’s a local dentist that happens to have some English content on its website. That’s a meaningful distinction. The site suggests some effort toward international patients, but whether that translates to a smooth English consultation in person is genuinely unclear. If you speak zero Japanese, you’ll want to call ahead or bring a translation app as backup. That said, Shibuya location means access is easy, and local clinics like this often have shorter waits and more personal attention than the big multi-chair operations near major stations. Good for routine cleanings, checkups, and basic dental work. For complex treatment plans, confirm language capacity before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a quieter, unhurried clinic experience — typical of smaller neighborhood practices in Tokyo. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist is described as thorough and careful, not rushed. No reports of pushy upselling. The trade-off is that communication can get tricky without Japanese. Patients who’ve managed with basic Japanese or a translation app seem to do fine. Not a lot of reviews floating around online, which is either a red flag or just a quiet local clinic doing its thing.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign — but it doesn't confirm that staff can hold a full clinical conversation in English. Expect Japanese to be the working language at reception and in the chair. A translation app will help with forms and basic back-and-forth. If you have a specific dental concern or need to discuss treatment options, bring written notes in Japanese or use a medical translation service. Don't assume English fluency — verify before you show up.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.miuradental.com
    • 東京都渋谷区大山町45-12
    • Tomigaya Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 4 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Miura Shika Iin

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    Proficiency Score
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