Otaki Shikaiin
Otaki Shikaiin is a general dentistry clinic sitting on the first floor of the Paseo Building in Machida, a busy commuter hub in southwestern Tokyo. It’s a neighborhood practice — not a big international clinic — so walk in expecting a Japanese dental experience with some English accommodation rather than a fully bilingual setup. The website has some English-facing content, which is a decent sign, but how much English actually flows at reception on any given day is unclear. Standard dental work, checkups, and cleanings are the bread and butter here. Machida itself is well-connected on the Odakyu and JR Yokohama lines, making it accessible from a wide swath of southwestern Tokyo and Kanagawa. If you live in the Machida area and need a local dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth checking out — just have Google Translate ready in case the front desk English runs thin.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, no-rush approach — the kind of dentist who actually explains what they’re doing before drilling. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and clinical without being cold. Patients seem to appreciate the attention to detail on cleanings and follow-up care. Nothing flashy, just solid dental work done properly. No strong pattern of complaints about communication, which is mildly reassuring.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ohtaki-shika.com/
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東京都町田市原町田５－４－２０ パセオビル１Ｆ
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Machida Station (Odakyu Line) — 3 min walk
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