NISHIMOTO SHIKA
Nishimoto Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of Nishimoto Building in Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa. It’s a short walk from Gotanda Station, which puts it in solid commuting distance for expats living or working in the south Tokyo corridor.
The clinic covers standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic and restorative procedures. Their website has some English content, which suggests awareness that foreign patients exist, but don’t count on a fully bilingual consultation. Reception staff may manage basic English, but complex treatment discussions could hit a wall.
This is a local Japanese dental practice, not an expat-facing international clinic. If your Japanese is workable or you’re comfortable with a translation app, you’ll probably be fine. If you need full English from check-in to discharge, come prepared with written questions or bring a Japanese-speaking friend. The Gotanda location is genuinely convenient and the clinic appears well-established in the neighborhood.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a competent, no-fuss local practice. People mention thorough cleanings and straightforward explanations of treatment plans. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood clinic — not a long-haul situation if you book ahead. The atmosphere is quiet and professional without being cold. It reads like a place that treats regulars well and takes the work seriously. Not flashy, just solid dentistry.
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 -
http://nishimoto-dental.jp/
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東京都品川区東五反田１－２１－８ 西元ビル 一階
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Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
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