Takeuchi Shika

Total reviews: 345
Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Takeuchi Shika sits on the 5th floor of Crystal Building in Higashi-Kasai, a residential pocket of Edogawa that most expats don’t land in by accident. If you’re here, you probably live nearby. The clinic covers standard dental work — checkups, cleanings, fillings, that kind of thing. Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation with the front desk. Reality is probably somewhere in the middle: written materials may exist in English, verbal communication will likely require patience, a translation app, or a Japanese-speaking friend. Nothing unusual for a neighborhood dental clinic in this part of Tokyo. What you’re getting here is a local practice serving local people — not an expat-focused clinic with international staff. If you live in Kasai or eastern Edogawa and need a dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a reasonable option to explore. Call ahead or email to test their English responsiveness before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language spaces. It’s a small neighborhood practice, so you’re likely looking at a more personal, unhurried experience than a large urban dental chain. Local Japanese reviews tend to note the straightforward, no-nonsense approach to treatment. Wait times appear reasonable for a smaller clinic. Don’t expect the bells and whistles of a premium expat-oriented dental office — this is functional, community-level dental care.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website carries some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at reception or chairside. Assume Japanese will be the working language. Bring a translation app like Google Translate or DeepL. If you have a Japanese-speaking friend or colleague, having them call ahead to explain your situation and confirm appointment details would save a lot of friction. Written intake forms are almost certainly Japanese only.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.dc-take.com/
    • 東京都江戸川区東葛西2-9-10 クリスタルビル5F
    • Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 3 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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    Takeuchi Shika

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