Sakurada Shika
Sakurada Shika is a dental clinic on the second floor of a building in Tabata, Kita Ward — a quieter residential part of north Tokyo that doesn’t see many expats. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee you’ll get fluent English at the front desk or in the chair. Realistically, this is a Japanese neighborhood clinic where Japanese is the working language. Basic communication might be manageable, but for anything complex — treatment plans, insurance paperwork, explaining symptoms — you’ll want to come prepared with a translation app or written notes in Japanese. Not a clinic that’s built around foreign patients, but if you live nearby in Kita-ku, it’s worth a call to gauge the English situation before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental practice — thorough cleanings, no unnecessary upselling, and appointments that generally run on time. The atmosphere is calm and unfussy, which suits the local clientele. Waits are reportedly short. Doctors are described as methodical and careful. Nothing flashy, nothing remarkable — just solid routine dental care delivered efficiently. Exactly what you want from a local dentist.
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.sakurada-shika.com
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東京都北区田端３－３－１２－２Ｆ
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Tabata Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 3 min walk
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