Nogawa Shika Kurinikku

Total reviews: 345
Machida Station (JR横浜線) — 3 min walk
  • Ground-floor, easy access
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Nogawa Shika Kurinikku is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of the Park Hills Machida building in Haramachida, Machida City — about a 5-minute walk from Machida Station. It’s a standard Japanese general dentistry setup: cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. Staff English ability is unclear, so bring a translation app as backup. That said, the clinic seems set up to handle the practical side of dental care without a lot of fuss. If you live or work in the Machida area and need a reliable local dentist rather than a specialty expat clinic, this is worth a look — just go in with realistic expectations about communication.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-drama dental experience. The clinic runs on appointments and generally moves at a reasonable pace. Dentists are described as thorough rather than rushed — they explain what they’re doing, which helps even if your Japanese is limited. The ground-floor location is easy to find. Nothing flashy, but competent and consistent, which honestly is what you want in a dentist.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the desk or in the chair. Assume Japanese-first until you confirm otherwise. Call ahead or email through the website to gauge their comfort level. A translation app like Google Translate or DeepL will get you through intake paperwork and basic conversation. Not an expat-specialist clinic, but not a closed door either.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.nogawa-dental.com
    • 東京都町田市原町田2-5-1 パークヒルズ町田1F
    • Machida Station (JR横浜線) — 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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    Nogawa Shika Kurinikku

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