Tamura Shika
Tamura Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in a small commercial building in Sumida — specifically in Lions Plaza Higashi-Mukojima, a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in by accident. If you’re here, you probably live nearby.
The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. Nothing flashy, nothing specialty-hospital level. The website has some English content, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t walk in expecting a bilingual front desk. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is shaky. Google Translate on your phone will handle most of the paperwork situation.
This is a local dentist, not an expat-oriented clinic. That’s not a knock — it means you’re getting a real neighborhood practice rather than a premium-priced international setup. If you live in Sumida and need a dentist without trekking to Shinjuku or Shibuya, this is a reasonable option to try first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Tamura Shika specifically is limited in English-language sources, so take this with appropriate skepticism. From what’s available, it reads like a typical small Tokyo neighborhood dental office — appointments run on schedule, the dentist is methodical, and the environment is clean and no-frills. Patients seem to leave without drama, which for a dentist is honestly the goal. No reports of upselling or rushed appointments.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://tamurashika.net
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東京都墨田区墨田１－１５－１５ ライオンズプラザ東向島１０１
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Higashi-Mukojima Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
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