Sumire Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Kitakoiwa Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
  • Implants and ortho available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Sumire Shika Clinic sits on the 5th floor of the Daini Ishii Building in Kita-Koiwa, Edogawa — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a solid neighborhood dental option if you’re living in the east side of the city. It’s a full-service dental clinic covering standard cleanings, cavities, implants, and orthodontics. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean the staff speak fluent English at the front desk or chairside. Realistically, you’re probably looking at a Japanese-primary environment with possible limited English. A translation app or bringing a Japanese-speaking friend would be smart backup, especially for anything beyond a routine cleaning. That said, the clinic appears to be a well-established local practice — not a flashy expat-facing clinic, but a real neighborhood dentist serving the Koiwa community.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, no-rush approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing before drilling rather than just getting on with it. Wait times are generally reasonable for a local clinic. The 5th-floor setup is clean and modern without being over-designed. Patients seem to appreciate the range of services under one roof. Nothing dramatic, no horror stories — just consistent, competent neighborhood dental care in a part of Tokyo that doesn’t have a ton of expat-friendly options.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests at least some awareness of international patients — but that's not the same as having English-speaking staff on shift. No confirmed reports of English-fluent reception or chairside explanation in English. For a routine cleaning, you might get by with gestures and a translation app. For anything complex — implants, root canals, orthodontic consultations — bring written notes in Japanese or a bilingual friend. Don't assume English support; treat it as a bonus if it happens.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.sumireshika.net/
    • 東京都江戸川区北小岩6-15-5 第二石井ビル5階
    • Kitakoiwa Station (Tozai Line) — 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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