Tachikawa Iki-iki Dental Clinic
Tachikawa Iki-iki Dental Clinic sits on the 4th floor of the Noguchi Building in Tachikawa’s Akebono-cho neighborhood — a short walk from Tachikawa Station, which makes it genuinely convenient if you’re living or working out in the Tama area west of central Tokyo.
The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and general oral care. The name roughly translates to “lively” or “full of life,” which is a nice aspiration for a dental office.
Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. But don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience — the level of English spoken by staff in-clinic is unclear. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can, and don’t expect English paperwork. If your Japanese is zero, you can probably get through a basic appointment, but complex treatment discussions will require some creative communication.
For expats based in Tachikawa or the western Tokyo suburbs, this is a practical local option worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited in English-language sources, so read this with that caveat. The clinic appears to offer standard dental services without long waits typical of larger hospital dental departments. Being a smaller private practice generally means more direct access to the dentist rather than bouncing between staff. No strong signals of exceptional or problematic experiences — it reads as a functional neighborhood dental clinic doing routine work competently.
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://tachikawa-sika.com/
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東京都立川市曙町２－９－４ 野口ビル４Ｆ
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Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo/Tamamonorail) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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