Nanpeidai Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 8 min walk
  • Quiet Nampeidai neighborhood location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nanpeidai Shika Clinic sits in the Teito Shibuya Building in Nampeidai-cho, a quiet residential pocket of Shibuya that’s a short walk uphill from the main station chaos. It’s a neighborhood dental clinic — not a big flashy international practice, but the kind of place locals actually use. Their website has some English content, which suggests they’ve made an effort to be accessible to non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full English-language conversation at the front desk. Bring a translation app as backup. Services cover standard dentistry — cleanings, fillings, checkups — in a small, no-fuss clinic setting. If you live or work in Shibuya and want a dentist that’s genuinely local rather than an expat-priced international clinic, this is worth a look. Just manage expectations around communication and call ahead if you have complex needs.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic atmosphere — the kind where you’re not being rushed through like a conveyor belt. The location in a low-traffic part of Shibuya means less waiting room chaos than you’d get at bigger station-front clinics. Thoroughness seems to be a consistent point — dentists here appear to explain what they’re doing rather than just getting on with it. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood practice.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a decent sign — it means they're at least aware that foreign patients might show up. But website English and spoken English at reception are two very different things. Realistically, basic communication may be possible, but anything nuanced — treatment plans, insurance questions, specific symptoms — could get tricky fast. Have Google Translate ready, and consider sending an email inquiry in English first to gauge their response before booking.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.nanpeidai-dc.com
    • 東京都渋谷区南平台町15-13 帝都渋谷ビル1F
    • Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 8 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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    Nanpeidai Shika Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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