Shimizu Shika Iin
Shimizu Shika Iin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential pocket of Itabashi, specifically the Hasune/Nishidai area. It’s the kind of place locals trust for routine care — cleanings, fillings, basic restorative work — rather than a specialized expat-facing practice. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means a fully English-speaking front desk or bilingual consultations. Reality is likely somewhere in the middle: a translation app and some patience will go a long way. If you live in Itabashi or the Tobu Tojo/Mita Line corridor and need a dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a reasonable option to investigate. Call ahead, keep your Japanese basic phrases handy, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend for your first visit if the language gap worries you.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood dentist experience. Locals mention the doctor is thorough and doesn’t rush appointments. Wait times appear reasonable for a small clinic. The atmosphere is quiet and functional — not a polished urban clinic, but not a stressful one either. Expats haven’t left much of a trail online, so the experience for non-Japanese speakers is genuinely unclear. Go in with realistic expectations and you’re unlikely to be unpleasantly surprised.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://shimizudds.com/
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東京都板橋区蓮根３－９－５－２１５ サンビスタ西台
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Nishi-Daichi Station (Toei Mita 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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