Nakajima Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Taito Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nakajima Shika Clinic sits on the ground floor of Century Building in Taito — a quiet, accessible spot in one of Tokyo’s more residential central wards. It’s a general dental clinic handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine care. Not a big hospital-style operation, just a neighborhood dentist that actually works for expats. Staff have conversational English, so you won’t be completely lost at reception or in the chair. Don’t expect full fluency, but you can get your symptoms across and understand what’s being done to your teeth. Some English resources are available, which helps with paperwork anxiety. Taito is easy to reach from Ueno or Akihabara, so location-wise it’s convenient if you’re anywhere on the east side of central Tokyo. Solid choice if you want a local clinic that won’t make you feel like a communication burden.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe a calm, no-fuss experience — short wait times, thorough explanations during treatment, and a dentist who takes time rather than rushing through appointments. The clinic is small enough that you’re not just a number. Nothing flashy, but people come back. English-speaking patients report feeling comfortable enough to ask questions and actually understand the answers.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception has workable conversational English — enough to check you in, confirm your insurance situation, and explain basic treatment plans. You won't need to bring a translator for a cleaning or a filling. Some forms and resources are available in English. For more complex procedures, a translation app as backup isn't a bad idea, but most routine visits seem to go smoothly without one.

    Contact & Location

    • https://nakaji-dc.com
    • 東京都台東区台東2-1-3 センチュリービル1階
    • Taito Station (Oedo 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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    Nakajima Shika Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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