SHIMAMURA Dental Clinic
SHIMAMURA Dental Clinic sits inside Isetan’s main building in Shinjuku — yes, that Isetan, the department store. Floor six. It’s an unusual setup, but actually pretty convenient if you’re already in the area or want to fold a dental visit into a day out. The clinic covers standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, checkups, that kind of thing.
English capability is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of foreign patients, but whether that translates to English-speaking staff at reception or during treatment is unknown. Don’t assume you’ll be able to explain a complicated dental history in English and be fully understood. A translation app or written notes in Japanese would be smart backup. That said, being inside a major international department store in central Shinjuku means the environment itself is navigable — staff are used to dealing with non-Japanese speakers in some capacity.
If you’re near Shinjuku-Sanchome Station and need a dentist without trekking across the city, this is worth a call.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online in English. The Isetan location means the space is likely clean and well-maintained — department store dental clinics in Japan tend to run tightly. Japanese-language reviews suggest standard wait times and professional, efficient care. No reports of unusually long delays or rushed appointments. Atmosphere is probably more polished than a neighborhood clinic, given the setting.
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.shimamura-shikaiin.jp/
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東京都新宿区新宿３－１４－１ 伊勢丹本館６Ｆ
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Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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