Rocky Suda Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Honancho Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Unhurried appointment style
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Rocky Suda Shikaiin is a small dental clinic on the second floor of Takahashi Building in Honan, Suginami — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a quiet residential area that’s easy to navigate once you know it. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee smooth English communication at the front desk or chairside. Realistically, you should go in prepared — a translation app and a written note about your symptoms will help. This isn’t a clinic that markets itself to expats, so if you need hand-holding in English, manage expectations. That said, for expats living in Suginami who just need a competent local dentist and can handle some communication friction, it’s worth considering.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood dental office. The dentist appears thorough and unhurried — the kind of place where you’re not rushed out the door. Wait times seem reasonable for a smaller practice. The atmosphere is calm and low-key rather than polished or modern. It’s a local dentist doing local dentist things, which is exactly what most people in Suginami actually need.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English-facing content online, but there's no confirmed English-speaking staff. Reception is likely Japanese-only. If you go, have your dental issue written out in Japanese or use a translation app — Google Translate camera mode works well for forms. Don't expect an English consultation. That said, dentistry is visual and hands-on, so communication barriers are more manageable here than in, say, internal medicine. Come prepared and it's workable.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.seepa.jp/u/rocky-sudasika
    • 東京都杉並区方南2-21-5 高橋ビル2F
    • Honancho Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 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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    Rocky Suda Shikaiin

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    Proficiency Score
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