Rikou Shika Kuriniku
Rikou Shika Kuriniku sits on the 3rd floor of a commercial building in Higashi-Ueno, Taito — a short walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual range: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely cosmetic work. Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to a fully English-capable reception desk is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll be guided through everything in fluent English. That said, a translation app plus some patience tends to go a long way at clinics like this. Taito is a working neighborhood — not the expat-dense areas of Minato or Shinjuku — so walk-in English speakers may be less common here. If you’re in the area and need dental work, it’s worth a call or an inquiry through their site to gauge comfort level before booking. Basic procedures shouldn’t require much back-and-forth anyway.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. Based on its location in a local Taito neighborhood and setup as a standard general dental practice, expect a functional, no-frills experience. Likely fine for cleanings and straightforward procedures. Appointment-based, so walk-ins may not always be accommodated. Staff responsiveness and chair-side manner are unknown — worth checking recent Japanese reviews on Google Maps before booking.
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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