RIKITAKE DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
  • Near Ikebukuro Station
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Rikitake Dental Clinic sits on the 4th floor of the I&K Building in Minami-Ikebukuro, right in the heart of Toshima — a neighborhood that’s busy, walkable, and well-connected. Ikebukuro Station is close, which makes getting here straightforward even if you’re navigating Tokyo for the first time.

    The clinic covers general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, the usual. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. Whether that translates to fluent English at the front desk is a different question — it’s genuinely unclear. You might get someone who can manage basic dental vocabulary in English, or you might be pulling out Google Translate. Go prepared either way.

    This is a standard neighborhood dental clinic. Not a specialist expat hub, not a tourist-facing practice. If you live or work in Ikebukuro and just need reliable dental care without trekking across Tokyo, this is a reasonable option worth checking out.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a competent, no-frills neighborhood dental experience. The clinic appears thorough rather than rushed, and the Ikebukuro location makes it convenient for locals in Toshima. It’s a smaller practice, so it tends to feel less chaotic than big-city dental chains. Wait times seem reasonable. Nothing flashy — just a dentist doing dentist things in a tidy fourth-floor office.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English on its website, which is a good sign — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the desk or in the chair. Realistically, this is likely a Japanese-primary practice that may have one or two staff members who can handle basic dental terms in English. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, and don't expect forms in English. Manageable, but not plug-and-play for non-Japanese speakers.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.4618.ne.jp
    • 東京都豊島区南池袋1-18-17 I&Kビル4F
    • Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 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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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    RIKITAKE DENTAL CLINIC

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