Ogawa Shikaiin
Ogawa Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic in Musashino City, sitting in the residential Sakuradai area of western Tokyo — not the most convenient spot for expats coming from central wards, but reachable via Musashino or Higashi-Koganei stations. It’s a small, private practice rather than a big urban clinic, which means more personal attention but likely less infrastructure built around foreign patients.
The website has some English-language elements, but don’t read too much into that. It’s unclear whether reception staff can hold a real conversation in English or whether that extends to consultations. For routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — you can probably manage with a translation app and some patience. For anything more complex, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prep your phrases in advance.
This is a local dentist serving a local community. If you’re living nearby in Musashino and need a reliable neighborhood clinic without the wait times of a big city practice, it’s worth a call to gauge the English situation before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited online, particularly in English. As a small neighborhood practice, it likely runs at a quieter pace than central Tokyo clinics — shorter waits, more face time with the dentist. Patients at similar local practices in Musashino tend to value the unhurried atmosphere. Don’t expect a multilingual front desk, but the smaller scale can work in your favor if you come prepared.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://ogawadent.web.fc2.com
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東京都武蔵野市桜堤２－１２－１６
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Musashino Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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