Nishikawa Shikaiin
Nishikawa Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the residential streets of Minami-Koiwa in Edogawa — not the most expat-heavy part of Tokyo, but a real, working clinic serving the local community. The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English at the front desk. This is a standard Japanese dental practice: thorough, procedurally focused, and unlikely to rush you. If you live in eastern Tokyo and need routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, basic treatment — this is a practical local option. Bring translation support just in case, and consider prepping a note in Japanese explaining your main concern before your first visit.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic. Appointments tend to run on schedule, which matters when you’re navigating a language barrier and don’t want surprises. The dentist is reported to be methodical and thorough — the kind who explains what they’re doing step by step, even if that explanation is in Japanese. Not a flashy setup, but the equipment looks current and the environment is clean and low-stress.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.nishikawa-shika.com
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東京都江戸川区南小岩８－１－１２
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Minami-Koiwa Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
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