TAGA SHIKAIIN
Taga Shikaiin is a dental clinic on the second floor of the Nishito Yakult Building in Takakura-cho, Hachioji — western Tokyo, well outside the central expat bubble. It’s a standard neighborhood dental practice run under the Tokei-kai medical corporation, handling the usual range of dental work: checkups, cleaning, fillings, crowns, that kind of thing.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that means smooth English communication at the desk or in the chair. Hachioji isn’t a heavily internationalized area, so full English service is genuinely uncertain. Come prepared with a translation app or written notes about your symptoms. That said, the clinic appears to serve a local community that trusts it, which usually says something real about consistency and care.
If you’re living in the Hachioji area and need a local dentist rather than trekking into central Tokyo, this is worth a call to gauge the English situation before booking.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language patient reviews are publicly available for this clinic. It operates as a community dental practice in Hachioji, which typically means a familiar, repeat-patient base rather than a high-turnover urban clinic. Expect a quieter, neighborhood feel rather than a polished international-facing setup. Wait times and chair-side manner are unknown from available data — local Japanese reviews would give a clearer picture.
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://taga-dc.com/
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東京都八王子市高倉町６６－２３ 西都ヤクルトビル２階
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Takao Station (Keio Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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