Nerima Sakura Shika
Nerima Sakura Shika is a general dental clinic sitting in the residential stretch of Nerima, a quiet ward in northwest Tokyo that most expats don’t land in by accident — you’re probably here because you live nearby. The clinic runs under a medical corporation (真史会), which usually means a bit more infrastructure than a solo practice: multiple treatment chairs, likely multiple dentists, and some capacity for routine through to moderate dental work.
The website has some English-facing elements, which is a decent sign, but don’t book assuming you’ll have a fluent English-speaking dentist waiting for you. Reception English is unconfirmed. If you’re coming here, bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if possible, and manage expectations. That said, Japanese dental clinics at this level are generally thorough — cleanings are meticulous, X-rays are standard, and dentists here don’t rush you out the door.
Good fit for Nerima residents who need reliable local dental care. Not the clinic to call if you need complex treatment explained in detail in English.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic isn’t widely documented in English-language expat communities, which is common for neighborhood dental practices in less central Tokyo wards. Japanese-language reviews tend to highlight clean facilities and unhurried appointments — a consistent trait of corporate-affiliated dental practices. Expect standard Japanese dental thoroughness: proper consultations, X-rays before treatment, and dentists who take their time. Wait times at smaller Nerima clinics are generally manageable outside of peak hours.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.sakurashika.jp
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東京都練馬区練馬1-18-12
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Nerima Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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