TADASHIGE Shika Iin
TADASHIGE Shika Iin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into the Kaiseikan Building in Minami-Karasuyama, a quiet residential pocket of Setagaya. It’s the kind of place locals rely on for routine care — cleanings, fillings, the usual — rather than a specialist hub for complex procedures.
Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English at the front desk. Full English service is unconfirmed, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental vocabulary isn’t solid. Google Translate can get you through a lot here.
Setagaya is well-connected but not central — you’re looking at a bit of a trip from most expat-heavy neighborhoods. Worth the commute if you live nearby; probably not if you’re coming from Minato or Shibuya. Standard Japanese dental clinic experience: efficient, clean, generally thorough.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss clinic experience typical of smaller Japanese neighborhood dental practices. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist is reported to be methodical and thorough — the kind who explains what they’re doing rather than working in silence. Wait times are generally short. The clinic is small, so it feels personal rather than conveyor-belt. Nothing flashy, but consistent.
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://shika.ptu.jp/
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東京都世田谷区南烏山６－２９－３ 快晴館ビル１０１号
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Kitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 8 min walk
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