Takada Shika Hikarigaoka Shinryoujyo
Takada Shika Hikarigaoka Shinryoujyo is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in Hikarigaoka, one of Nerima’s quieter residential pockets in northwest Tokyo. It’s part of the Takada Dental Clinic group, which has been around long enough to have a proper web presence and some English content online — though don’t take that as a guarantee of fluent English-speaking staff at the chair.
This is a general dentistry practice: cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual. It’s not a specialist clinic for implants or orthodontics, so if you need something complex, you may end up referred elsewhere. But for routine dental care close to Hikarigaoka Station on the Toei Oedo Line, it’s a solid local option.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. The website has some English-facing elements, which is a good sign, but expats should call ahead or use Google Translate to message them before booking. Don’t show up expecting a bilingual consultation — bring your phone and a translation app just in case.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind of neighborhood dental office where you’re not rushed out the door. Doctors are described as thorough during examinations, and the facility feels clean and well-maintained. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. It’s not flashy, but patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly, not just glanced at.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://takada-dentalclinic.jp/
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東京都練馬区光が丘５－２－５－１０１
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Hikarigaoka Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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