SAKUMA SHIKA CLINIC
Sakuma Shika Clinic sits on the second floor of the Carino Machiya shopping building in Arakawa — easy to find, decent parking situation, not buried in some back alley. It’s a general dental practice handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, orthodontics. Nothing exotic, but solid bread-and-butter dentistry.
For English speakers, the clinic has conversational English capability, which in practice means you won’t be completely stranded at the front desk. Don’t expect fluent clinical discussions, but basic communication about what hurts and what the dentist plans to do should be manageable. A translation app as backup is still smart.
Machiya is served by the Chiyoda Line and Keisei Line, so access from central Tokyo is straightforward. If you’re living in Arakawa, Adachi, or northeast Tokyo generally and need a dentist who won’t make you feel completely lost in translation, this is a reasonable local option worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally describe a calm, unhurried experience — the dentist takes time to explain what’s happening rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times are typically reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The Carino Machiya location means you can run errands before or after your appointment. Nothing flashy here, just a steady local practice that doesn’t make patients feel rushed or confused about their treatment plan.
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.shika-sakuma.com/
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東京都荒川区荒川６－４１－４ カリーノ町屋２Ｆ
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Machiya Station (Chiyoda 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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