Takahashi Shika

Total reviews: 345
Fussa Station (JR Ōme Line) — 8 min walk
  • Near Yokota Base area
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Takahashi Shika is a small neighborhood dental clinic tucked inside a residential apartment complex in Fussa, a quiet suburb in western Tokyo. The address puts you in Fussa Danchi — a large public housing complex — so don’t expect a polished commercial building. This is a local dentist serving local people, and that’s exactly what it is.

    The website exists but runs on a free hosting platform and is mostly Japanese. There’s some English content present, which suggests the clinic has at least thought about international patients, but don’t book expecting a bilingual team waiting to greet you. Fussa has a notable US military presence nearby (Yokota Air Base is right there), so the area is more internationally aware than your average Tokyo suburb — that context probably explains the English web content.

    Standard dental services: cleanings, fillings, the usual. If you’re living in or near Fussa and need a dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a practical option. Bring a translation app, keep your Japanese phrasebook handy, and set expectations accordingly.

    Patient Feedback

    No substantial patient review data is publicly available for this clinic. Given its location inside a residential complex in Fussa, it likely runs as a small, appointment-based practice with shorter wait times than bigger city clinics. Expect a personal, unhurried feel typical of neighborhood dental offices in Japan — thorough, methodical, and not rushed. But that’s extrapolation, not evidence.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which is more than nothing — but that doesn't mean the staff speaks English. Fussa's proximity to Yokota Air Base means there's some local familiarity with English speakers, but you shouldn't count on smooth verbal communication. Bring Google Translate or a translation app you're comfortable using. No evidence of English intake forms. If you can get a Japanese-speaking friend to call ahead, do it.

    Contact & Location

    • http://takahashidental.web.fc2.com/index.html
    • 東京都福生市南田園2-16 福生団地12号棟103号
    • Fussa Station (JR Ōme Line) — 8 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

    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.
    Takahashi Shika

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