Rikou Shika Kuriniku
Rikou Shika Kuriniku is a dental clinic on the third floor of Carney Place Shin-Okachimachi Building in Taito, East Ueno — solid urban Tokyo, close to Shin-Okachimachi Station. The clinic covers general dentistry and appears to have made some effort toward international patients based on their website having English content, but whether that translates into smooth English-language consultations at the front desk or chair-side is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full conversation in English without friction. Bring a translation app as backup, or use the website to prep your questions in Japanese before your appointment. The Taito area has a mix of locals and tourists, so some basic communication flexibility is plausible. Good option if you’re nearby and need routine dental work, but verify English availability directly before booking anything complex.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources. Those who have visited describe it as a clean, functional neighborhood dental practice — nothing flashy, gets the job done. Wait times appear reasonable for a smaller clinic. The doctor is reported to be methodical and thorough rather than rushed. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or elaborate explanations unprompted, but the clinical work seems solid for routine care.
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 -
http://www.rikou-dc.com/
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東京都台東区東上野１－２－１３ カーニープレイス新御徒町ビル３Ｆ
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Shin-Okachimachi Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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