SEKIYA DENTAL CLINIC
Sekiya Dental Clinic sits in a residential stretch of Nakano Ward, inside a low-rise apartment building called Sakura Heights, near Toritsu-Kasei Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. It’s a small, neighborhood-style dental practice — the kind of place locals return to for years rather than a clinic built around expat convenience.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a bilingual reception desk. English capability here is partial at best. If your Japanese is limited, bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, or ask a Japanese-speaking friend to call ahead. That said, dental work is more visual and procedural than most medical specialties — pointing at a tooth gets you pretty far.
This is a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and routine care. No frills, no fancy lobby. If you live in Nakano or Nerima and just need solid, local dental work handled without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited in English-language sources, so take this with appropriate skepticism. The clinic has operated in the same neighborhood long enough to build a local repeat-patient base, which usually says something about consistency. Expect a quiet, no-rush neighborhood dental experience rather than a high-volume city clinic. Wait times appear reasonable for a small practice. The doctor seems thorough with routine procedures based on available signals, but firsthand English-speaker accounts are sparse.
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.sekiya-dc.com/
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東京都中野区鷺宮１－３０－１２ さくらハイツ都立家政１Ｆ
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都立家政駅 (副都心線) — 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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