Nozawa Shika Iin
Nozawa Shika Iin is a small dental clinic tucked into the first floor of a mid-rise office building in Nishi-Shimbashi, a quiet corner of Minato-ku that most expats pass through rather than settle into. It’s a general dentistry practice — think cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions — not a cosmetic-specialist showroom. The English situation is conversational: staff can handle basic explanations and appointment logistics without you needing to mime a toothache. Don’t expect fluent clinical English, but you won’t be completely on your own either. The website is Japanese-only, so booking ahead or using a translation app helps. Good access from Shimbashi or Toranomon stations, which puts it in easy reach for anyone working in or around central Tokyo. Straightforward, neighborhood-level dental care with just enough English to take the edge off.
Patient Feedback
Patients describe a no-frills, efficient experience — appointments tend to run on time, and the dentist is thorough without being alarmist. The clinic is small, so the wait room rarely gets crowded. Treatment explanations are given carefully, and staff make an effort to communicate even when English gets stretched. Not a flashy setup, but people leave feeling like the work was done properly.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.nozawa-sika.com/
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東京都港区西新橋２－２２－８ 第一協立ビル１Ｆ
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Nishi-Shimbashi Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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