Shoji Shika
Shoji Shika sits on the 6th floor of the Ueno TS Building, right in the thick of Taito — one of Tokyo’s busiest, most walkable neighborhoods. It’s a general dentistry practice handling the usual: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine checkups. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means you’ll breeze through an appointment in English. The reality is mixed. You might get a staff member with workable English, or you might not. Bringing a translation app is smart. That said, Ueno’s central location makes this convenient for expats living in or around the Taito, Asakusa, or Akihabara areas who want a neighborhood dentist rather than hunting down a specialist clinic across town. It’s a practical choice for straightforward dental needs — just go in with realistic expectations on the language front.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Shoji Shika is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to paint a full picture. What’s available suggests a fairly standard neighborhood dental experience — straightforward appointments, competent routine care, and no major complaints about wait times. It doesn’t appear to be a flashy or heavily tourist-oriented clinic, which could be a plus or a minus depending on what you’re after.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.0118.co.jp
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東京都台東区上野１－１８－１ 上野ＴＳビル６階
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Ueno Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
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