SHINMIKAWASHIMA Dental Clinic
SHINMIKAWASHIMA Dental Clinic sits in Arakawa Ward, one of Tokyo’s quieter residential neighborhoods — not a place most expats stumble into, but locals swear by it. The clinic is on the ground floor of the Sun Estate Akao building on Arakawa Street, close to Shinmikawashima Station on the Chiyoda Line.
This is a neighborhood dental practice doing the full range of general dentistry — cleanings, fillings, extractions, the works. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. Whether that translates to smooth chairside communication is genuinely unclear. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a bilingual friend. Staff may be helpful and patient, but don’t bank on fluent English.
Not flashy. Not a foreigner-focused clinic. But for expats living in Arakawa or nearby who just need reliable dental care without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss neighborhood clinic. Appointments tend to run on time, which matters. The dentists are described as thorough rather than rushed — they explain what they’re doing, though mostly in Japanese. Waiting room is small and functional. Not a premium urban clinic experience, but the care itself seems solid and consistent. Regulars appear to stick around, which usually says something.
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.shinmikawashima-dc.com
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東京都荒川区荒川５－１８－３ サンエステート赤尾１Ｆ
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Mikawashima Station (Arakawa Line) — 2 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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