Sakae Shika

Total reviews: 345
Rokugō Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sakae Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Ota Ward, tucked into the residential stretch of Higashi-Rokugo — not the most obvious expat territory, but reachable if you’re based in south Tokyo or along the Keikyu line. They handle standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, the usual. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign that they’re aware foreign patients exist, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation at the front desk. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is minimal. That said, basic dental needs don’t always require perfect communication — pointing at a tooth and grimacing gets you pretty far. A local, practical option if you’re in the area and don’t need hand-holding in English.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Sakae Shika is limited online, especially in English. The clinic appears to run as a small, owner-operated practice — the kind where the same dentist sees you each visit, which tends to mean more continuity than a big chain. Appointments are likely preferred over walk-ins. Expect a calm, no-frills environment. Wait times seem reasonable based on the clinic’s scale. Not a high-volume tourist-facing practice.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's not clear. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. If you go, have your symptoms written in Japanese or use Google Translate's camera mode on any forms. Basic dental visits can work with minimal language — but for anything involving complex treatment decisions, bring backup communication support.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.sakae-shika.tokyo/
    • 東京都大田区東六郷2-1-5
    • Rokugō Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 3 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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    Proficiency Score
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