Mochizuki shika

Total reviews: 345
Koenji Station (JR Chuo Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • 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

    The clinic has some English on its website, which is a step above nothing — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the front desk or during your appointment. There's no confirmed report of English-fluent reception or bilingual dentists. Forms are almost certainly in Japanese only. Your best move: use Google Translate to book by phone or email ahead, state you're a non-Japanese speaker, and bring a translation app. Managing expectations here is key.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.mochizuki-do.jp/
    • 東京都杉並区高円寺北3-20-25 市川ビル2F
    • Koenji Station (JR Chuo 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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