NOMURA Shika Iin

Total reviews: 345
Shimizu Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
  • Residential Suginami location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • NOMURA Shika Iin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Suginami Ward — the kind of quiet, local practice that’s been serving the same community for years. It’s a general dentistry setup covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic and orthodontic work. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English conversation at the front desk. This is Suginami, not Shinjuku — it’s a local clinic for local people, and English fluency probably varies. That said, the web presence suggests some awareness of international patients. If you’re living in the area and need a reliable neighborhood dentist rather than a specialist, this is worth a call. Bring a translation app as backup. Not a flashy international clinic — just a solid local option in a convenient part of west Tokyo.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial English-language review data is available for this clinic. Based on its setup as a small neighborhood practice in Suginami, patients likely experience shorter wait times than at larger urban clinics, a quieter atmosphere, and a more personal feel. The dentist probably takes time with patients — that’s typical of independent local practices. Don’t expect a high-tech international vibe. Expect a calm, no-frills appointment.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which means someone there has thought about international patients — that's more than nothing. But full English service at reception or chairside isn't confirmed. Assume Japanese is the working language. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand, and don't count on English forms. If you call ahead and ask, you'll get a clearer picture fast.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.nomura-dc.net
    • 東京都杉並区清水2-19-18
    • Shimizu Station (Keio Inokashira 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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    NOMURA Shika Iin

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    Proficiency Score
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