Mizumura Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Kichijoji Station (JR Sobu Line) — 3 min walk
  • Kichijoji Station area
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Mizumura Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic in Kichijoji, one of Tokyo’s most expat-friendly areas. It’s a standard Japanese general dentistry practice — cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual — tucked into a quiet residential stretch of Kichijoji Honcho, about a 10-minute walk from the station.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee a smooth English consultation. Japanese dental clinics at this scale typically run on Japanese-language workflows. You’ll likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and wincing.

    That said, Kichijoji’s expat population means local clinics here tend to be more accustomed to foreign patients than average. If your Japanese is basic but functional, or you’re comfortable with gesture-and-phone communication, this is workable. For complex treatment discussions, bring backup.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for Mizumura Shikaiin is limited in English-language sources. Based on what’s available, it appears to be a calm, no-frills neighborhood clinic with shorter wait times than larger hospital dental departments. Patients seem to appreciate the straightforward approach — no upselling, no drama. The clinic is small, which usually means you see the same dentist each visit. Nothing flashy, but that’s not always a bad thing.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients. But website translation and in-clinic English ability are two different things. There's no confirmed English-speaking staff member on record. Expect Japanese-only reception and paperwork. A translation app like Google Translate will carry you through a routine cleaning or simple procedure. For treatment plans, X-ray explanations, or anything involving decisions, bring a bilingual friend or use a written translation in advance.

    Contact & Location

    • https://mdokichijoji.wixsite.com/index
    • 東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺本町1-33-23
    • Kichijoji Station (JR Sobu Line) — 3 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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    Mizumura Shikaiin

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    Proficiency Score
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    Basic

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