Tamura Shika

Total reviews: 345
Kyobashi Station (Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
  • Kyobashi Station, 2 minutes
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tamura Shika sits in Kyobashi, right in the commercial heart of Chuo — easy to reach from multiple lines and surrounded by office buildings, so it pulls a decent mix of local workers and residents. It’s a standard Japanese dental clinic doing the full range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, orthodontics. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients, but whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking appointment is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation with the dentist. Bring a translation app as backup, or have your needs written out in Japanese beforehand. That said, Kyobashi is a well-connected, easy-to-navigate area, and the clinic appears to be a solid, established practice rather than a flashy boutique operation. Good option if you’re working or living in central Tokyo and need reliable dental care without trekking across the city.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — dentists here seem to take time explaining treatment plans rather than rushing you out. Wait times are generally reasonable for a central Tokyo clinic. The Kyobashi location is convenient for office workers grabbing a lunchtime or after-work appointment. Atmosphere is clean and professional without feeling clinical or cold. No strong reports of communication issues, but no glowing English-fluency mentions either.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has English content on its website, which is a decent sign — it means they're at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But confirmed English-speaking staff? That's not clear. Reception may have basic English, or they may not. Come prepared: have your dental history, symptoms, and insurance details written in Japanese or use a translation app. Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms. Don't expect a fully bilingual experience, but don't assume it'll be impossible either.

    Contact & Location

    • https://tamurashika.jp/
    • 東京都中央区京橋3-12-4 マオビル1F
    • Kyobashi Station (Ginza 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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