Nagao Shika
Nagao Shika (長尾歯科クリニック) is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked inside the Apis Nippori building in Arakawa’s Higashi-Nippori area. Nippori is one of those old-Tokyo neighborhoods that hasn’t gone full tourist, which means this is a working local clinic serving local people — not a foreigner-friendly setup with multilingual staff on standby.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t book expecting full English consultations. A translation app and a few written notes about your symptoms will go a long way here. The clinic covers standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — and the Apis Nippori building location makes it easy to find without hunting down a backstreet address.
If you’re living in Arakawa or nearby Nippori and need a dentist you can actually get to without a long commute, this is worth considering. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation and you’ll be fine.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are available for this clinic. Being a small neighborhood dental practice in Arakawa, most feedback circulates in Japanese. What the setup suggests: a compact local clinic, likely efficient for routine work like cleanings and fillings, with the personal feel of a community dentist rather than a large urban chain. Expect a quieter waiting room and a doctor who knows their regular patients by name.
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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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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