Sakurai Shikaiin
Sakurai Shikaiin is a general dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of a small building in Kyodo, Setagaya — a quiet residential stretch that’s easy to miss if you’re not looking. Run under the medical corporation Chimaru, it covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine checkups.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English-speaking dentist waiting for you. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle — staff who can handle basic dental vocabulary and point at things, but a full back-and-forth in English is not guaranteed. Bring a translation app as backup.
For expats in Setagaya, Kyodo, or経堂 specifically, the location is genuinely convenient — Kyodo Station on the Odakyu Line is close, and the area has a solid expat community. If your Japanese is minimal, call ahead or use their website contact to confirm what English support actually looks like on any given day.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind of neighborhood dental office where the same dentist sees you each visit. People mention thorough explanations and no pressure on treatment decisions. Wait times appear reasonable for a local practice. It’s not a large multi-chair operation, so expect a more personal feel. No strong reports of English-fluent staff, but the general atmosphere reads as patient and accommodating.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.sakurai-dental.tokyo/
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東京都世田谷区経堂２－６－６ 小松ビル１階
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Kyodo Station (Keio Line) — 3 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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