Morikawa Shikaiin
Morikawa Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic in Sakuradai, Nerima — a quiet residential part of western Tokyo that most expats never end up in unless they actually live there. If you’re in the area, this is a solid local option for general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, the usual. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation at the front desk. Reality is probably closer to basic communication with some goodwill on both sides. Bring a translation app, have your dental history written out, and you’ll likely be fine. Nothing about this place screams tourist-friendly, but that’s not a knock — it’s just a working local dental clinic doing what local dental clinics do.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss neighborhood dental experience. The clinic runs on appointment, wait times seem reasonable by Tokyo standards. The dentist is described as thorough rather than rushed, which matters when you’re anxious about communicating across a language gap. Vibe is calm and clinical — not overly modern, not dated. Patients seem to leave feeling like the job got done properly, without a lot of upselling.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://morikawa-dental-clinic.jp/
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東京都練馬区桜台２－３－４
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Sakuradai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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