Nakajima Shika
Nakajima Shika is a dental clinic in Kodaira, a quiet residential part of western Tokyo in the Tama area. It’s a neighborhood practice — not a big-city flashy setup, but the kind of place where you’re actually seen on time and treated like a person rather than a number.
For English speakers, there’s conversational English available, which takes the edge off explaining symptoms or understanding treatment plans. You won’t need to mime a toothache or fumble through Google Translate for basic communication. Some English resources are on hand too, which helps when paperwork shows up.
The clinic covers general dentistry — cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. If you live in the Kodaira, Higashi-Murayama, or Kodaira area and need a local dentist who won’t leave you completely lost in translation, this is a solid practical option.
Getting there requires a bit of planning — the area is more car-friendly than central Tokyo, but accessible via the Seibu Shinjuku Line.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried experience — no conveyor-belt feel. The dentist takes time to explain what’s happening, which matters a lot when you’re not fully confident in Japanese. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. It’s not a high-tech urban showroom, but the care is attentive and the communication is manageable for English speakers. Regulars seem to stick around, which usually says something real.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://nakadent.com
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東京都小平市花小金井南町１－１４－２２－１０１号
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Hanashinkin Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 3 min walk
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