Moriyama Shika Iin
Moriyama Shika Iin sits on the 4th floor of a building right in East Ikebukuro — one of the more foreigner-friendly pockets of Toshima. It’s a standard Japanese dental clinic in the best sense: thorough, no-frills, and not trying to upsell you on whitening every visit. They have conversational English at the clinic, which means you can explain what’s wrong without a full mime performance, though you’ll want to keep things relatively simple. Good for routine cleanings, fillings, and general dental work. The location is genuinely convenient — Ikebukuro Station is one of Tokyo’s major hubs, so getting here from most parts of the city is straightforward. If you’ve been putting off finding a dentist because navigating a Japanese clinic feels like too much effort, this one lowers that barrier a bit.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally describe a calm, no-pressure environment. The dentist is methodical — expect a proper examination rather than a rushed appointment. Wait times are typically reasonable for a Tokyo clinic. It’s not a flashy international clinic, but the care is solid and the staff make a genuine effort to communicate with English-speaking patients when needed. Good fit for expats who want competent, straightforward dental work without the premium price tag of a fully bilingual clinic.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://moriyamasika.com
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東京都豊島区東池袋１－３６－１ 第２ＹＨビル４Ｆ
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Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
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