NAKAGAWA Shika iin
NAKAGAWA Shika iin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the first floor of a building in Wada, Suginami — a quiet residential stretch of western Tokyo. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume you’ll get a fully English-language experience at the chair. This is a local clinic serving a local community. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond basic pointing. That said, Suginami has a decent expat population, and smaller neighborhood clinics like this often punch above their weight on personal attention — you’re not getting shuffled through a conveyor belt of patients.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a straightforward approach — no upselling, no drama. The dentist appears thorough and explains procedures step by step, which helps even when the language is a barrier. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The vibe is quiet and functional rather than polished or modern. Patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually dealt with, not just assessed and rescheduled indefinitely.
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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