Takeno Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Ōta Market Station (Keikyu Line) — 2 min walk
  • Inside Ota Market building
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Takeno Shika Clinic sits inside Ota Market — yes, the massive wholesale food market in Ota Ward — on the second floor of the administrative building. It’s a bit of an unusual location, but it’s a real dental clinic serving the area. They cover standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and general oral care.

    Their website has some English content, which is a better sign than nothing, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English consultation waiting for you. The English online presence suggests some awareness of international patients, but the actual in-clinic English capability is unconfirmed. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if you have one. That’s just honest advice for most neighborhood dental clinics in Tokyo outside the central wards.

    If you’re living or working in the Ota area — near the market, Heiwajima, or Jonanjima — this is a conveniently located local option worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specifically for Takeno Shika Clinic is limited in English-language sources. For a neighborhood dental clinic in this part of Ota Ward, you’d typically expect standard Japanese clinic norms: relatively punctual appointments, thorough cleanings, and a no-frills professional approach. The market-building location means parking is likely easier than central Tokyo clinics. If you’ve been here, your review would genuinely help other expats figure out what to expect.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which puts it a step ahead of many local dental clinics. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Realistically, this is probably a Japanese-first clinic with limited English spoken in person. Your best move: use Google Translate or a symptom-translation card, call ahead with a simple question to gauge the response, and don't expect forms in English. Manageable, but go prepared.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.takeno-dental.com
    • 東京都大田区東海3-2-1 大田市場内事務棟2F
    • Ōta Market Station (Keikyu Line) — 2 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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    Takeno Shika Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
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