shakujiikouen Shika Clinic Plus
Shakujiikouen Shika Clinic Plus sits in the MSP2 Building right near Shakujii-koen Station in Nerima — a quieter, residential part of Tokyo that a lot of expats end up calling home. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, orthodontics. Staff have conversational English, so you’re not going in completely blind, but don’t expect a fully bilingual setup. You can get the basics across without pulling out Google Translate every thirty seconds. The clinic has a modern feel and seems to attract a mix of local families and foreign residents from the area. If you live in western Tokyo and need a dentist who won’t make you mime a toothache, this is a reasonable option. Appointments are recommended, walk-ins are hit or miss.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally describe the dentist as thorough and unhurried, which stands out in a city where some clinics feel like conveyor belts. Wait times are reasonable if you have an appointment. The clinic is clean and well-equipped. A few reviewers noted the staff made a genuine effort to explain procedures in English, even if it took a little extra time. Not a flashy place, but competent and calm.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.shakujii-dental.com/
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東京都練馬区石神井町３－１９－１６ 石神井公園ＭＳＰ２ビル１－Ｄ
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Shakuji-Koen Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line) — 2 min walk
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