Naito Shika
Naito Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the ground floor of a residential building in Ishikamiidai, Nerima. This is deep suburbia — quiet, local, the kind of place where regulars have been coming for years. They handle the full standard dental range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, orthodontics.
The website has some English content, which suggests awareness of international patients, but this is not a clinic advertising itself as an expat hub. English capability at the reception desk is unconfirmed — don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation. A translation app or Japanese-speaking friend would be smart backup for your first visit.
If you’re living in Nerima and need a reliable local dentist rather than a specialty clinic in central Tokyo, this is worth looking into. It’s not glamorous. It’s a working neighborhood dental practice, and that’s exactly what some people need.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a steady, no-fuss neighborhood practice. People seem to appreciate the thoroughness of exams and the lack of upselling pressure you sometimes get at bigger urban clinics. Wait times appear reasonable for a local practice. The vibe is calm and functional rather than modern and flashy. It’s the kind of dentist your Japanese neighbors probably already use.
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 -
https://www.naito-dentalclinic.jp/
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東京都練馬区石神井台３－４－５ モアフレグランス大門１階
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Shakujii Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
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