Shinohara Shikaiin
Shinohara Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of a residential building in Nerima’s Sekimachi-Kita area — the kind of local practice that’s been quietly treating the same families for years. It’s close to Musashi-Seki Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, which puts it off the usual expat radar but reachable if you live in western Tokyo.
The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic basics. Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in assuming fluent English-speaking staff. That gap between “English website” and “English consultation” is real here. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and grimacing. If you live nearby and need routine dental care without trekking into central Tokyo, it’s worth a call — just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood practice. Appointments tend to run on time, which is typical for smaller Tokyo clinics. The dentist is described as thorough and careful rather than rushed. The atmosphere is quiet and low-key — you’re not sitting in a waiting room packed with strangers. Good for routine work; nothing flashy, just solid local dentistry.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.shinohara-shika.com/
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東京都練馬区関町北２－３０－５ シティーハイム武蔵関１Ｆ
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Musashiseki 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.
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