MOTOYAMA SHIKA
Motoyama Shika is a general dental clinic tucked into the residential Miwamidoriyama area of Machida, a quieter suburb in the southwestern corner of Tokyo. This isn’t a central Tokyo clinic with a bilingual concierge — it’s a neighborhood dentist serving a local community. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a fully English-language experience at reception or in the chair. If you’re living in or around Machida and need routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — this is a reasonable option to explore. Bring a translation app, prep some basic Japanese dental vocabulary, or have a Japanese-speaking friend call ahead to confirm what English support is actually available on the day you visit. Not glamorous, but Machida has a real expat population and clinics like this can be solid if you go in with realistic expectations.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for Motoyama Shika isn’t widely available in English-language spaces, which is typical for a residential-area clinic in Machida. Japanese reviews tend to highlight a calm, unhurried atmosphere and thorough explanations from the dentist. Wait times appear reasonable for a local practice. It reads as a reliable neighborhood clinic rather than a high-volume urban dental chain — which means more personal attention, but less infrastructure built around non-Japanese speakers.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.motoyama-dc.com/
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東京都町田市三輪緑山４－１４－５
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Miwa Station (Odakyu Odawara Line) — 8 min walk
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