SHIYAKUSYOMAE Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Motohongo Station (Keio) — 3 min walk
  • Online appointment booking available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • SHIYAKUSYOMAE Shika Clinic sits in Hachioji, the sprawling western edge of Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in by accident — you’re probably here because you live nearby. The clinic is tucked into a local office building in Motohongo-cho, steps from Hachioji City Hall, which is exactly what the name tells you. It’s a neighborhood dental practice, not an international clinic. They’ve put some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk. Bring a translation app, have your Japanese-speaking friend on standby, or at minimum prepare your dental vocabulary before you show up. Standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, the usual — are what this place is built for. If you need complex specialist work, you might eventually get referred elsewhere, but for routine care in Hachioji, this is a reasonable local option. Appointment booking through the website is available, which helps when you can’t easily make phone calls in Japanese.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient experience here reads like a solid local dentist — thorough, unhurried, and focused on getting the work done properly rather than rushing you out. The location near city hall means it draws regular neighborhood patients, so appointment slots can fill up. Staff appear professional and attentive. Don’t expect the kind of hand-holding international clinics offer, but if you’re comfortable navigating a Japanese-style clinic with some language tools, the actual dental care seems competent and reliable.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has made some effort — English content appears on their website, which is more than most local practices bother with. But that doesn't mean the reception staff are conversational in English. Realistically, phone calls will be tough. Online booking helps sidestep that. At the clinic itself, a translation app on your phone will carry most of the weight. Forms are almost certainly Japanese-only. If your dental issue is straightforward, you can manage. For anything complex, bring backup.

    Contact & Location

    • http://shiyakushomaeshika.cihp2.jp/
    • 東京都八王子市元本郷町4-20-25 元本郷田口ビル105号
    • Motohongo Station (Keio) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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