TANAKA Shika
TANAKA Shika sits in Asakusa, the old-Tokyo neighborhood in Taito Ward that tourists know for Senso-ji but locals know for actually living their lives. This is a neighborhood dental clinic — not a flashy international medical center — but one that has made a real effort to be accessible to English speakers. The website is bilingual and well-maintained, which tells you something about how seriously they take non-Japanese patients. You’re not going to need to mime a toothache or rely on Google Translate to get through your appointment. General dentistry is the core offering: cleanings, checkups, fillings, the usual. The clinic is small and local in feel, which means shorter waits than a big hospital dental department and a dentist who actually remembers you next visit. Asakusa is well-connected — Asakusa Station is on both the Ginza Line and Toei Asakusa Line — so getting here isn’t a hassle even if you’re coming from elsewhere in Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, no-rush experience — this isn’t a clinic that’s cramming appointments back to back. The dentist is reported to be thorough with explanations, which matters a lot when you’re trying to understand treatment options in a second language. Wait times are generally short. The setting is small and unfussy, which some people love and others find underwhelming. No complaints about surprise billing or unclear treatment plans.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.asakusa4182.com
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東京都台東区浅草６－４２－７
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Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
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