Nakase Shika Kurinikku
Nakase Shika Kurinikku is a general dental clinic tucked into a quiet residential stretch of Shimoi Kusa in Suginami — not the most central location, but solidly reachable if you’re living in the western Tokyo neighborhoods. They handle the full range of dental work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, and orthodontics.
The clinic has some English content on their website, which suggests awareness that foreign patients exist — but don’t count on fluent English at reception. This is a Japanese neighborhood clinic serving a Japanese-speaking community. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app and have your key dental vocabulary prepped beforehand. The website at least gives you a starting point to research before you show up.
For expats in Suginami, Nerima, or Nakano who dread the commute to central Tokyo just for a dentist appointment, this is worth knowing about. Go in with realistic expectations about language, and you’ll likely get solid, professional dental care without the downtown markup.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — dentists here don’t rush you through appointments. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and clinical without being cold. Patients seem to appreciate that treatment options are explained carefully, though for non-Japanese speakers, that explanation may require some back-and-forth with a phone translation app. A reliable local option rather than a flashy international clinic.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.nakaseshika.jp/
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東京都杉並区下井草４－２１－２
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Shimokitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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