Numabe Shika

Total reviews: 345
Komazawa-Daita Station (Tokyu Denentoshi Line) — 3 min walk
  • Periodontal specialist focus
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Numabe Shika is a periodontics-focused dental clinic tucked into a quiet residential stretch of Setagaya, near Komazawa-daigaku Station on the Den-en-toshi Line. The clinic’s website (numabe-perio.com) leans into periodontal disease treatment — gum health, bone loss, that kind of deep-dive dental work — rather than being a general fix-your-cavity shop. That’s worth knowing before you book.

    The English situation is genuinely unclear. The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients, but that doesn’t always translate to a smooth English consultation in person. If your Japanese is minimal, go in with a translation app ready and your dental history written down. For routine cleanings or gum-related concerns, it’s likely manageable. For complex treatment discussions, bring backup.

    Setagaya is a livable, low-chaos part of Tokyo, and this clinic fits that neighborhood energy — small, specialized, not a flashy multi-chair mega-clinic.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, methodical approach — this isn’t a clinic rushing you out in 20 minutes. The periodontal focus means they take gum health seriously, often doing detailed charting and follow-up scheduling. Wait times appear reasonable for a smaller clinic. The atmosphere is calm and clinical without being cold. Patients who’ve dealt with gum issues specifically seem to appreciate the specialist-level attention rather than a generalist brushing past the problem.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website includes some English content, which is a decent sign — it means international patients are at least on their radar. But confirmed English-speaking staff? Not verified. Reception may have basic English, or they may not. If you're going in for a straightforward cleaning or a specific gum concern you can point to, you'll probably manage fine. For anything involving treatment planning or medical history, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or use a detailed translation app. Don't assume fluency.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.numabe-perio.com
    • 東京都世田谷区駒沢3-12-11
    • Komazawa-Daita Station (Tokyu Denentoshi 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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    Numabe Shika

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    Proficiency Score
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