NISHIKAWA DENTAL CLINIC
Nishikawa Dental Clinic sits in Higashikurume, a quieter residential pocket in western Tokyo — not a busy expat hub, so don’t expect a fully bilingual setup. The clinic operates under the medical corporation Kanetoshi-kai and covers standard dental care: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely more involved work. Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent signal, but that doesn’t guarantee English-fluent staff are waiting at reception. This is the kind of neighborhood dental clinic where a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend would make your visit smoother. That said, dental work is one of those specialties where a lot can be communicated visually — pointing at an X-ray gets you pretty far. If you live in or around Higashikurume, this is a practical local option. If you’re coming from central Tokyo specifically for English support, you’d be taking a gamble.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and low-pressure, which matters when you’re already anxious about dental work in a second language. No strong reports of English-speaking staff, but patients describe the team as patient and willing to work through communication barriers slowly.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.dc-nishikawa.com/
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東京都東久留米市滝山４－１－３５
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Higashi-Kurume Station (Seibu-Ikebukuro Line) — 8 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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