Takenaka Shika kurinikku
Takenaka Shika Clinic sits on the ground floor of the Aviti Grande Kinuta building in Setagaya’s Kinuta neighborhood — a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that’s home to plenty of expat families. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and likely implants and orthodontics given the modern setup their website suggests.
The clinic has some English content online, which is a decent sign — it means they’re at least aware that foreign patients exist. But “English on the website” and “English at the front desk” are two different things. Full English service isn’t confirmed, so don’t show up expecting a fluent conversation. A translation app on your phone is smart prep. That said, Setagaya has a solid expat population, and clinics in the area tend to be more accustomed to non-Japanese patients than you’d find in more rural settings.
If you live in the Kinuta or Yoga area and need a neighborhood dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a reasonable option to check out.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a clean, modern clinic with a thorough approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and sending you home. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The vibe is calm and unhurried, which fits the residential area. No reports of rushed appointments. Patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at, not just checked off a list.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.dc-takenaka.com/
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東京都世田谷区砧７－１８－２６ アビティグランデ砧１Ｆ
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Seijo Station (Odakyu Odawara Line) — 8 min walk
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