Takata Shika Iin

Total reviews: 345
Minami-Machida Station (Tokyu田園都市線) — 1 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Takata Shika Iin sits on the third floor of the Minami-Machida Ekimae Shinryokan building — a medical complex right at Minami-Machida Station in Machida, Tokyo. That station access matters because Machida is a solid 40-minute ride from central Tokyo, so knowing exactly where you’re walking is half the battle.

    This is a general dental clinic handling the full range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns. Nothing exotic, but that’s the point — it covers what most people actually need.

    English-wise, staff have conversational ability, so you’re not going into it blind with only a translation app. You can explain a toothache or ask what the procedure involves without miming. Don’t expect clinical-level medical English for complex case discussions, but routine appointments should be manageable. The website is Japanese-only, so do your prep work before calling.

    Straightforward neighborhood dentist with enough English to make appointments and get through a visit without too much stress.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-fuss, efficient practice. Appointments tend to run on schedule, which is appreciated given the commute for anyone traveling from central Tokyo. The dentists are described as thorough and communicative — they explain what they’re doing rather than just working in silence. The clinic feels like a genuine neighborhood practice: not flashy, but competent and consistent. Nobody’s raving about cutting-edge equipment, but nobody’s complaining about it either.

    English Language Proficiency

    Staff can handle conversational English — enough to take your appointment, understand your symptoms, and walk you through a procedure in basic terms. Don't expect fluent back-and-forth on treatment options or insurance paperwork in English. Forms are in Japanese, so bring a translation app for anything written. For a routine cleaning or filling, the language gap is manageable. For something complex, prepare some written notes in Japanese or bring a bilingual friend to be safe.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.takata-shika.net
    • 東京都町田市鶴間1-18-13 南町田駅前診療館3F
    • Minami-Machida Station (Tokyu田園都市線) — 1 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

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    Takata Shika Iin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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