Sakura Shika
Sakura Shika is a dental clinic on the third floor of the Rainbow 591 Building in Matsubara, Setagaya — a quiet residential part of southwest Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. The clinic is run under the medical corporation Koueikai and covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, checkups, and the usual lineup you’d expect from a neighborhood dentist.
The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. But “some English online” doesn’t always mean smooth English communication at the front desk. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend for your first visit — especially for anything beyond a routine cleaning. This is a local clinic doing solid neighborhood dentistry, not an expat-specialist practice. If you live in Setagaya and want a dentist within reasonable distance, it’s worth a call to gauge the English situation before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-rush atmosphere — typical of smaller neighborhood clinics in residential Tokyo. Doctors are reported to be thorough and unhurried, which matters when you’re trying to understand a treatment plan across a language gap. Wait times appear reasonable. It’s not a flashy setup, but patients seem to leave feeling like they were actually listened to rather than processed. The third-floor location is easy to miss, so check the building signage carefully.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.sakurashika.com
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東京都世田谷区松原２－４５－２ レインボー５９１ビル３階３０１
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Matsubara Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- 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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