Nakadai Shikaiinn

Total reviews: 345
Nakadai Station (Toei Medo Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nakadai Shikai-in is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of a residential building in Itabashi’s Nakadai area — not a flashy urban practice, but the kind of local dentist that families in this part of Tokyo have been going to for years. They handle the standard dental range: checkups, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic work. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist — but don’t assume that means fluent English staff are waiting at the front desk. This is a quiet residential pocket of Itabashi, so expect a calm, unhurried atmosphere rather than a slick clinic. If you’re living in the Joker area or northern Itabashi and need a nearby dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth checking out. Call ahead or use Google Translate to confirm what English support actually looks like before your first visit.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills experience typical of a local Japanese dental practice. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist is reported to be methodical and thorough — expect a proper exam, not a rushed visit. The vibe is quiet and neighborhood-y. No reports of English-speaking staff, but patients describe the team as patient and willing to communicate slowly when needed.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which is a decent sign — they're not completely unaware of international patients. But in-clinic English fluency is unconfirmed. Reception is likely Japanese-only. Bring a translation app (Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms), and consider writing down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand. If you call to book, have a Japanese-speaking friend help or use a translation service. Manageable, but requires some prep.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.nakadai-shika.biz
    • 東京都板橋区中台2-21-3 プロスパラス中台1F
    • Nakadai Station (Toei Medo Line) — 2 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Nakadai Shikaiinn

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    Proficiency Score
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