Miyake Shikaiinn
Miyake Shikaiinn is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in a building that shares its name — the Miyake Building — on a residential street in Asagaya, one of Suginami’s more livable corners of northwest Tokyo. It’s the kind of local dentist that’s been part of the community rather than a purpose-built expat clinic.
The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. But don’t assume that means a fluent English-speaking dentist or staff will be waiting for you. The reality is probably closer to basic communication, a translation app doing some heavy lifting, and a dentist who can handle the clinical side competently without a full bilingual consultation.
For routine work — cleanings, fillings, basic checkups — that’s often fine. For anything complex where you need to explain symptoms in detail or understand treatment options clearly, go in with a translation strategy ready. Asagaya Station is your access point, served by the JR Chuo and Sobu lines.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental practice — nothing flashy, but competent and unhurried. People tend to mention that the dentist is thorough and doesn’t rush appointments, which matters when you’re trying to communicate across a language gap. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The atmosphere is quiet and low-key. Not a polished international clinic experience, but patients seem to leave with the actual dental problem handled.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://miyake-dental.com
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東京都杉並区阿佐谷北１－２７－７ 三宅ビル１階
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Asagaya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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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.
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