Shika Hamille takada 88
Shika Hamille Takada 88 is a dental clinic on the fourth floor of the KI Building in Takadanobaba, one of Shinjuku’s more practical, less touristy neighborhoods. It’s a solid neighborhood dentist rather than a specialist clinic — think routine care, cleanings, fillings, and general oral health rather than complex implant surgery or orthodontic overhauls.
Staff have conversational English, which means you can explain a toothache, describe symptoms, and follow basic instructions without resorting to Google Translate the whole time. Don’t expect fluent clinical English, but it’s enough to get through a real appointment without major stress. Some English resources are available, which helps with intake and understanding treatment plans.
The clinic is a short walk from Takadanobaba Station, well-served by the JR Yamanote Line, Seibu Shinjuku Line, and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line — genuinely easy to get to from most parts of the city. If you live or work in the Shinjuku area and need a reliable dentist who won’t leave you completely lost in translation, this is a reasonable option worth bookmarking.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally find the clinic straightforward and unpretentious — a working dentist’s office rather than a high-gloss dental spa. Wait times appear reasonable for Japan. Dentists are described as thorough without being alarmist, explaining what they’re doing as they go. The fourth-floor location is easy to miss if you’re not looking for the KI Building signage, so give yourself a minute to find it on the first visit.
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 -
https://hamille-takada88.com
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東京都新宿区高田馬場１－２７－６ ＫＩビル４Ｆ
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Takadanobaba Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
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