Osozawa Shika

Total reviews: 345
Taihei Station (Asakusa Line) — 4 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Osozawa Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Kyojima, Sumida — a quiet residential pocket of east Tokyo that most expats never wander into. If you’re living in that part of the city, this is your local option for general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, the usual. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full conversation in English. You’ll likely need to prepare some Japanese phrases or bring a translation app for anything beyond the basics. That said, smaller neighborhood clinics like this often compensate with patience and a slower, more thorough pace than the rushed city-center chains. It’s not a specialist clinic and it’s not set up for complex international cases. But for routine dental work when you live nearby, it’s worth knowing it exists.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing before they do it. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. No reports of it feeling rushed or assembly-line. Patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth got proper attention rather than a quick once-over. Nothing flashy, no big fancy equipment showroom, just solid dental work done carefully.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's unclear. Realistically, expect Japanese-dominant communication at reception. A translation app on your phone is smart prep. Writing down your symptoms or dental history in Japanese beforehand will save everyone time. Don't expect English consent forms or bilingual explanations mid-procedure. Go in prepared and it should be manageable for basic care.

    Contact & Location

    • http://osozawa-dental.com/
    • 東京都墨田区京島2-17-12
    • Taihei Station (Asakusa Line) — 4 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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    Osozawa Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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