SHIGA DENTAL OFFICE
Shiga Dental Office sits on the second floor of a building in Otowa, one of Bunkyo’s quieter residential stretches — not a flashy commercial strip, just a neighborhood dental clinic that’s been doing its job. They handle the full range of general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, and routine checkups. Nothing exotic, but solid and consistent.
English works here at a conversational level. Don’t expect bilingual intake forms or a fully English website, but the staff can get through the basics with you — symptoms, treatment plans, follow-up scheduling. If your dental Japanese is zero, you won’t be completely lost. Bring your insurance card and your health history if you have it written down somewhere.
The clinic runs on appointments, so walk-in chaos isn’t really the vibe. Bunkyo is well-connected — Gokokuji Station on the Yurakucho Line is close, and Edogawabashi isn’t far either. Good option if you live or work in the area and want a local dentist who won’t panic when you walk in speaking English.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe Shiga as a no-fuss neighborhood clinic — thorough without being rushed, and not the kind of place upselling you on treatments you don’t need. Wait times are generally reasonable for an appointment-based setup. The dentists take time to explain what they’re doing, which matters more when you’re already working through a language gap. Atmosphere is calm and low-pressure. Not a big multi-chair corporate operation — small, personal, consistent.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.shiga-dental.com
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東京都文京区音羽１－２３－２２－２Ｆ
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Iidabashi Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- 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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