Sakuma Shikaiinn

Total reviews: 345
Kamata Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 4 min walk
  • Some English website content
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sakuma Shikaiinn is a neighborhood dental clinic in Nishi-Kamata, a residential part of Ota Ward in southwest Tokyo. It’s not a big flashy international clinic — it’s the kind of local dentist that’s been quietly serving the same community for years. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. Full English service is unconfirmed, so come prepared with a translation app or written notes about your symptoms. That said, local dental clinics in Japan generally run smoothly even with minimal shared language — pointing at teeth and gestures go a long way. Nishi-Kamata is on the Tokyu Ikegami and Tamagawa lines, making it accessible if you’re living in the southern Tokyo or Kawasaki corridor. Standard dental services, local pricing, and the no-nonsense efficiency you’d expect from a Japanese neighborhood clinic.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, efficient clinic with short wait times typical of smaller neighborhood practices. The dentist is described as thorough and unhurried — not the kind of place rushing you out the door. Locals appreciate the straightforward approach and fair pricing. No reports of major communication disasters with foreign patients, but no glowing English-fluency praise either. Functional, reliable, and quietly competent.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-facing content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's unclear. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. If you're coming here, prepare a note in Japanese describing your issue, or fire up Google Translate before you walk in. Standard Japanese dental forms — expect kanji. Not impossible as a non-Japanese speaker, just not effortless.

    Contact & Location

    • https://sakuma-dent.com
    • 東京都大田区西蒲田5-18-19
    • Kamata Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 4 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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