Niekawa Shika Iin
Niekawa Shika Iin sits on the 4th floor of a building in Kita-Shinjuku, a quieter residential pocket just north of the Shinjuku station chaos. It’s a general dental clinic handling the usual range — cleanings, fillings, crowns, orthodontics, implants.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. Reception and chair-side communication in fluent English isn’t confirmed. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond basic pointing and nodding.
That said, Shinjuku is a well-trafficked expat area, so staff here likely have some experience with foreign patients — just not necessarily in English. For routine work like cleanings or a straightforward filling, you’ll probably manage fine. For complex treatment discussions, prep accordingly.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a competent, no-fuss clinic. Appointments tend to run on time, which matters when you’re navigating a city this busy. Dentists are described as thorough without being alarmist — they explain what they’re doing and don’t push unnecessary procedures. The 4th-floor location is easy to miss if you’re not looking, so check the building name before you head up.
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 -
https://www.niekawa.jp/
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東京都新宿区北新宿１－８－１７ ヒジカタビル４Ｆ
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Shinjuku Station (JR/Metro) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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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