Shimizu Shika Clinic
Shimizu Shika Clinic sits on the second floor of the Musashino Building in Hanakogane-Minami, Kodaira — a quiet residential part of western Tokyo that most expats never end up in unless they actually live nearby. That’s essentially the audience here: people in the neighborhood who need a solid local dentist, not internationals hunting for a foreigner-friendly clinic in central Tokyo.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. But “some English online” doesn’t mean the front desk conversation will be smooth. Realistically, you should expect a Japanese-primary environment. If your Japanese is basic or nonexistent, come with a translation app ready and ideally have your symptoms written out beforehand.
For routine dental work — checkups, cleaning, cavities — this kind of neighborhood clinic is often perfectly fine. The question is just managing communication. If you’re in Kodaira or nearby Higashi-Murayama and need a dentist without trekking into Shinjuku, this is worth a try.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback patterns for this clinic suggest a typical small Japanese neighborhood dental practice — attentive care, unhurried appointments, and a doctor who takes time to explain what’s happening. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The setting is modest and practical, not a polished urban dental chain. Patients seem to appreciate the personal feel over the conveyor-belt efficiency of bigger clinics. No strong signals either way about English capability from patient reports.
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.shimizu-dental.info/
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東京都小平市花小金井南町１－２６－６ 武蔵野ビル２Ｆ
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Hanashinkin Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) — 3 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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