Satori Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Nozuda Station (Odakyu Odawara Line) — 8 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Satori Shikaiin is a general dental clinic tucked into a residential part of Machida — one of Tokyo’s larger outer-city areas, sitting at the edge of Kanagawa Prefecture. It’s not the kind of place you stumble across; you’re coming here with purpose, probably because you live nearby.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a good sign, but don’t assume that means a fully bilingual experience. This is a neighborhood dentist, not an international clinic. Standard procedures — cleanings, fillings, extractions — are all on the table. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. That goes a long way.

    The area is suburban and quiet. Getting here without a car or bike takes some planning from Tsurukawa or Machida Station. Parking is available if you’re driving.

    For expats already settled in the Machida or Hachioji corridor, this is a solid local option worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The vibe is calm and low-pressure, which matters when someone’s already anxious about sitting in the chair. No reports of being rushed. Patients in the Machida area seem to return here consistently, which says something.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't guarantee a smooth bilingual consultation in the chair. Reception and clinical staff are likely Japanese-speaking first. Google Translate or a medical translation app is your backup plan here. Writing down your symptoms and dental history in Japanese beforehand will make the visit significantly smoother. Don't expect English forms. Manage expectations, and this clinic is workable.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.satori-dental.com
    • 東京都町田市野津田町926-1
    • Nozuda Station (Odakyu Odawara 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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    Satori Shikaiin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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