Okubo Shikaiinn

Total reviews: 345
Taihei Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
  • Second-floor neighborhood clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Okubo Shikaiinn is a neighborhood dental clinic on the second floor of a building in Kyojima, Sumida — a quiet residential pocket of east Tokyo that most expats never end up in unless they live nearby. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the standard range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and routine checkups.

    The clinic has some English-language presence online through DoctorsFile, which suggests at least some awareness of international patients. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean smooth English communication at the front desk or in the chair. If you’re planning a visit without Japanese ability, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms in advance. A Japanese-speaking friend along for the ride wouldn’t hurt either.

    This is a local clinic serving a local neighborhood. If you live in Sumida or nearby, it’s a practical option for everyday dental care. If you’re traveling across Tokyo specifically for English-friendly dental treatment, there are more reliably bilingual clinics elsewhere in the city.

    Patient Feedback

    Public review data for this clinic is limited, so take this with a grain of salt. Based on what’s available, it reads as a straightforward neighborhood dental office — not flashy, but functional. Patients in the area seem to use it for routine care without major complaints. Wait times and appointment availability are unclear. Don’t expect an international clinic experience. Expect a local dentist doing local dentist things.

    English Language Proficiency

    Honestly unclear. The clinic appears on DoctorsFile with some English-language information, which is a small positive signal — it means someone thought about international patients at some point. But that doesn't confirm English-speaking staff on-site. Reception and treatment communication are likely in Japanese. If you go, use Google Translate or a similar app, prepare written notes about your dental issue, and consider calling ahead via a Japanese-speaking contact to confirm appointment availability and language support.

    Contact & Location

    • http://doctorsfile.jp/h/36083/df/1/
    • 東京都墨田区京島3-10-10-2階
    • Taihei Station (Asakusa 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Okubo Shikaiinn

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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