Sakurai Shika

Total reviews: 345
Fuchu Station (Keio Line) — 8 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sakurai Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Fuchu, a western Tokyo suburb about 30 minutes from Shinjuku on the Keio Line. It sits in a quiet residential area in Mikocho — not the kind of place you stumble into, you go there deliberately. The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, the usual. The website has some English content, which is a decent signal that they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. That said, full English consultation isn’t confirmed — you’re likely dealing with limited English at reception and basic communication during treatment. A translation app will probably come in handy. If you live in or around Fuchu, this is a reasonable local option. If you’re commuting from central Tokyo specifically for English support, that’s a harder sell without more confirmation.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic feel — not a conveyor-belt operation. Appointments seem to run on schedule, which matters when you’re navigating a foreign healthcare system and already anxious. The dentists come across as thorough rather than rushed. Nothing flashy, but consistent. Locals seem to return regularly, which usually says more than any review. No strong pattern of complaints about communication, though English-language reviews specifically are sparse.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has English-language content, which is more than most neighborhood dental clinics in this area bother with. That's a real plus. But having an English website doesn't mean the dentist or front desk speaks fluent English in person. Realistically, expect basic English at best — enough to get through simple procedures with some patience and Google Translate backup. Forms are likely in Japanese. If your Japanese is zero and your dental issue is complex, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prepare key phrases in advance.

    Contact & Location

    • https://sakuradent.info
    • 東京都府中市美好町1ー6-1
    • Fuchu Station (Keio Line) — 8 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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    Sakurai Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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