Osozawa Shika

Total reviews: 345
Taihei Station (Asakusa Line) — 4 min walk
  • Quiet, low-wait appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Osozawa Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into Kyojima, a quiet residential stretch of Sumida ward that most expats never end up in unless they live nearby. The area is old-school shitamachi Tokyo — functional, unfussy, not particularly international. The clinic’s website has some English content, which is a good sign, but that doesn’t guarantee the front desk or dentists will hold a full conversation with you. Think: basic communication is probably manageable, but you’re not walking into a bilingual practice. Standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, checkups — are the bread and butter here. If you’re living in eastern Tokyo and need a dentist without trekking to Shinjuku or Minato, this could be your local option. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation and maybe have Google Translate ready on your phone.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills clinic experience — not a lot of waiting around, and the dentist takes time to explain what’s happening before diving in. It reads as a solid local practice where regulars feel comfortable. Nothing flashy, no overselling of treatments. The kind of place where the dentist actually looks at your teeth rather than upselling you on whitening packages.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but confirmed English-speaking staff isn't documented. Reception is likely Japanese-only or very limited. A translation app — Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms — is strongly recommended. If your Japanese is even basic survival-level, you'll manage fine here. Full bilingual consultation? Don't count on it. Bring a Japanese-speaking friend if you need to discuss anything complex like treatment plans or insurance.

    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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    Proficiency Score
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