Shinjukuhama Shika
Shinjukuhama Shika is a dental clinic on the second floor of the Sankyo Building in Okubo, Shinjuku — a short walk from both Shinjuku and Shin-Okubo stations. The area has a dense international community, and this clinic reflects that: staff have conversational English, so you’re not going in completely blind with a toothache and a translation app.
It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range — cleanings, fillings, extractions, and cosmetic work. The second-floor setup is fairly standard for Tokyo dental offices: compact, functional, no frills. English resources are available but limited, so don’t expect fully bilingual paperwork. That said, basic communication about what’s wrong with your tooth and what they’re going to do about it? That’s manageable here.
If you’re living or working in Shinjuku and need a dentist who won’t make English communication a whole ordeal, this is a solid, practical option.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally report a calm, unhurried experience — the dentist takes time to explain what’s happening before diving in, which matters a lot when you’re already anxious and processing a second language. Wait times are reasonable for a Tokyo clinic. The space is small and clinical, not fancy, but the work gets done properly. No major complaints about surprise charges or rushed appointments.
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://hama-dent.com/
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東京都新宿区大久保２－２－９ ２２山京ビル２階
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Okubo Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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