Nagao Shika
Nagao Shika (長尾歯科クリニック) is a neighborhood dental clinic in Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa — one of Tokyo’s more residential, less-international wards. It sits inside the Apis Nippori building, a short walk from Nippori Station, which has useful JR and Keisei line access.
The clinic covers standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely basic restorative procedures. The website has some English-facing elements, but don’t assume that means a bilingual dentist or English-speaking front desk is waiting for you. It’s more likely that someone on staff can handle basic written communication, but a nuanced conversation about treatment options may need Google Translate or a Japanese-speaking friend along for backup.
Arakawa isn’t a typical expat hub, so this clinic probably sees a mostly Japanese patient base. That’s not a dealbreaker — plenty of expats navigate Japanese dental clinics just fine — but go in with realistic expectations about the language situation. Good option if you live nearby and need routine care.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited publicly, which is pretty typical for smaller neighborhood clinics in less-expat-heavy areas. The setup suggests a standard Japanese dental practice: efficient, thorough, and appointment-focused. Japanese dental clinics generally run on time and don’t rush cleanings. Expect a methodical approach to treatment. No strong signals — positive or negative — about unusually long waits or standout experiences. Locals in the area seem to use it as a reliable regular option.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://shimizu-nippori.com/
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東京都荒川区東日暮里６－６０－６ アピス日暮里１０２
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Nishi-Nippori Station (Chiyoda Line) — 2 min walk
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