Okumura Shika
Okumura Shika is a general dental clinic tucked into a ground-floor unit of the EAST RAY building in Higashiyamato, a quieter residential pocket of western Tokyo. It’s a standard neighborhood dentist — cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual — not a flashy international clinic. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting fluent English-speaking staff at the front desk. That’s not confirmed. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app and maybe a written note explaining your issue. Google Translate will get you through the basics here. It’s accessible by the Tama Monorail (Higashiyamato-shi Station is nearby), so it’s not the most convenient spot if you’re based in central Tokyo — but if you live in the Tama area, this is a solid local option worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — typical of smaller neighborhood practices in Japan. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist is reported as thorough and methodical, which is reassuring if you’ve had rushed experiences elsewhere. It’s not a high-volume urban clinic, so you’re unlikely to feel like a number. Expect a quiet waiting room and a dentist who takes their time explaining what they’re doing, even if that explanation is mostly in Japanese.
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 -
https://www.okumurashika.net/
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東京都東大和市立野２－８－１ ＥＡＳＴ ＲＡＹ１０８
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Higashi-Yamato Station (Tamagawa Line) — 8 min walk
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