Saginomiya Aze Shika Clinic
Saginomiya Aze Shika Clinic is a dental practice on the second floor of the Gamo Building in Nakano’s Saginomiya neighborhood — a quiet residential area in western Tokyo, a few minutes from Saginomiya Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. The clinic covers standard dental care: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and general checkups.
Their website has some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of foreign patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception is likely Japanese-first. A translation app will help. That said, the clinic appears to be a neighborhood practice with a calm, non-rushed atmosphere — the kind of place locals trust for regular care rather than a tourist-facing international clinic.
If you live in western Nakano or nearby Nerima and just need a reliable dentist without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth checking out. Manage expectations on English, confirm appointment details by email or through someone who reads Japanese, and you should be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patients describe a calm, unhurried clinic with a thorough approach to checkups — the dentist takes time to explain what they’re doing rather than rushing you out. Wait times are generally reasonable for a local practice. The atmosphere is quiet and clean, more neighborhood family dentist than slick urban clinic. No strong pattern of complaints, but also not a lot of English-language reviews to draw from.
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 -
https://www.saginomiya-aze-dc.com/
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東京都中野区鷺宮３－１９－５ 蒲生ビル２Ｆ
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Saginomiya Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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