Mochizuki shika
Mochizuki Shika is a dental clinic on the second floor of the Ichikawa Building in Koenji Kita, Suginami — a neighborhood that’s home to a solid chunk of Tokyo’s foreign residents. They cover standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely some cosmetic and orthodontic options based on their website. The site has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients, but whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking experience at reception or in the chair is genuinely unclear. Don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual setup. A translation app on your phone is smart insurance. That said, the Koenji area is well-connected and easy to get to, and a neighborhood dental clinic like this tends to run on repeat local patients — which usually means they care about actually doing good work rather than churning through one-time visits.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for Mochizuki Shika isn’t widely available in English, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. What the clinic’s setup suggests: it’s a small, local practice built around repeat neighborhood patients. That typically means thorough rather than rushed appointments, and a dentist who takes time to explain treatment. Expect a quieter, more personal atmosphere than a large urban dental chain. Wait times at smaller practices in Japan are generally reasonable if you book ahead.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.mochizuki-do.jp/
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東京都杉並区高円寺北3-20-25 市川ビル2F
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Koenji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 min walk
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