NISHIMOTO SHIKA

Total reviews: 345
Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nishimoto Shika is a general dental clinic tucked into the first floor of a small building in Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa. It’s a neighborhood practice — the kind that’s been quietly doing fillings, cleanings, and routine dental work for local residents without much fuss. The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your case is complex. For straightforward procedures — cleaning, extraction, cavity work — you’ll likely manage. Shinagawa is well-connected, so access is easy whether you’re coming from central Tokyo or the south side. This isn’t a flashy international clinic with English-speaking coordinators. It’s a functional, local dentist that might work just fine if your Japanese is basic and your dental needs are simple.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-drama dental experience. The clinic feels local and unhurried — not the kind of place rushing you out the door. Thoroughness in examinations comes up positively. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. It’s not a high-volume urban clinic, so the pace is calmer. Nothing flashy, nothing to complain about loudly either. Solid, routine dental care in a quiet Shinagawa setting.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has English sections, which is a good sign — it means someone there considered non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Full English service is unconfirmed. If you're going for a cleaning or a simple procedure, a translation app will likely get you through. For anything involving detailed medical history, treatment planning, or consent discussions, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or contact the clinic ahead of time to gauge their comfort level.

    Contact & Location

    • http://nishimoto-dental.jp/
    • 東京都品川区東五反田1-21-8 西元ビル 一階
    • Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 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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