Sakuma Shikaiinn

Total reviews: 345
Kamata Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 4 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sakuma Shikaiinn is a neighborhood dental clinic in Nishi-Kamata, a quiet residential pocket of Ota Ward in southwest Tokyo. It’s the kind of place locals trust for regular checkups, cleanings, and general dental work — not a flashy multi-specialty tower, just a solid community dentist doing the job well.

    The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. That said, don’t expect a fully bilingual reception desk. Walking in without any Japanese ability is manageable, but bring a translation app as backup. Google Translate’s camera mode will handle most signage and forms.

    Nishi-Kamata Station (Tokyu Tamagawa Line) puts you a short walk away. The area is easy to navigate and not particularly crowded. If you’re living in Ota Ward and need a dentist you can actually get to without a long commute, this is a practical option worth checking out.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-fuss clinic with a thorough approach to examinations. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The dentist is described as careful and communicative — taking time to explain what’s happening rather than rushing through. The atmosphere is relaxed rather than clinical and cold. It reads like a place where regulars feel comfortable coming back.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic website has some English-facing content, which is a good sign — they're aware international patients exist. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's not clear. Reception may have basic English, or may not. If you go, have your dental concern written out in Japanese beforehand. A translation app will cover most gaps. This is workable for someone comfortable navigating partial language barriers, but not a plug-and-play English-friendly clinic.

    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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    Sakuma Shikaiinn

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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