NAKAGAWA Shika iin
NAKAGAWA Shika iin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in Suginami Ward, one of Tokyo’s quieter residential areas west of the city center. It handles general dentistry — think cleanings, fillings, extractions, the everyday stuff — rather than being a specialist referral destination.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means smooth bilingual appointments. It likely means one or two staff members can manage basic dental vocabulary in English, not that you’ll have a full conversation about treatment options without effort on both sides.
For expats nearby in Suginami — Ogikubo, Koenji, Nishi-Ogikubo area — this could work well as a local option for routine care. If you need complex treatment or want a doctor who can explain nuanced options in fluent English, you’d want to call ahead and test the waters before booking.
Solid local dental office. Probably fine for a cleaning or urgent fix. Just don’t expect a fully English-fluent experience without confirming first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so there’s no strong pattern to report on wait times or bedside manner. That’s common for smaller neighborhood dental offices in residential Tokyo — they mostly serve locals who review in Japanese. Based on the clinic’s setup and location, expect a typical small Japanese dental practice: efficient, fairly quiet, appointment-based. Check Google Maps Japanese reviews for the most current picture.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.suginami-dc.com
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東京都杉並区和田１－６６－１５ー１Ｆ
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Waда Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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