Nishizawa Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nishizawa Shika Clinic is a neighborhood dental practice tucked into Shirakawa, a quiet residential corner of Koto Ward in eastern Tokyo. It’s not in a flashy tower or a busy shopping complex — it’s the kind of local clinic that serves the community around it, which means shorter waits and a more personal feel than the big city-center practices.

    Their website has some English content, which suggests some effort toward international patients, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. Reception and chair-side communication in English is not confirmed. Bring a translation app, prep your dental vocabulary beforehand, or ask a Japanese-speaking friend to call ahead.

    For routine work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — this kind of local clinic often does the job well without the premium pricing that comes with “foreigner-friendly” branding. If you’re living in Koto or nearby and just need reliable dental care without trekking to Shinjuku or Minato, it’s worth a closer look.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for this clinic is limited online, particularly in English. Based on its profile, it operates as a small, community-focused dental practice — the type where you’re likely to see the same dentist each visit and not feel like a number. Wait times at clinics like this tend to be reasonable. Don’t expect a slick, internationally-oriented setup. Expect a functional, no-fuss local dentist doing solid everyday dental work.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English-language content, which is a decent sign — it means someone there has thought about non-Japanese patients. However, confirmed English-speaking staff hasn't been documented. Realistically, you may encounter Japanese-only spoken communication at reception and during treatment. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will be useful. Calling ahead through a Japanese-speaking contact to confirm your needs before your first visit is the safest move here.

    Contact & Location

    • http://nishizawa-dent.com
    • 東京都江東区白河1-7-17
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo 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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    Nishizawa Shika Clinic

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