Tateishi Familly Shika

Total reviews: 345
Tateishi Station (Keisei Main Line) — 2 min walk
  • Family-focused neighborhood clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tateishi Family Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in the Fuurin Building on the main strip of Tateishi, one of Katsushika’s more old-school, working-class shopping streets. It’s a family-oriented general dentist — routine cleanings, fillings, check-ups, the everyday stuff. The area itself is very local Tokyo, not international, so walk-in English support is unlikely to be smooth. The clinic’s website has some English-adjacent content, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the staff can hold a dental conversation in English. Come prepared with a translation app, written notes about your symptoms, or a Japanese-speaking friend if you can manage it. That said, for expats living in Katsushika who need a nearby dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a reasonable option for straightforward dental work.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills neighborhood clinic. Appointments tend to run on time, which locals appreciate. The dentists are described as thorough rather than rushed — they explain what they’re doing before they do it. The vibe is quiet and family-friendly, not a high-volume chain operation. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. Nothing flashy, but patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly.

    English Language Proficiency

    Honest answer: unclear. The website has some English content, but that's not the same as English-speaking staff. Tateishi is a very Japanese neighborhood with limited international foot traffic, so full English reception is unlikely. Your safest move is to email ahead using Google Translate to confirm your appointment, bring a translation app like Google Translate's camera mode for forms, and write down your dental issue in Japanese beforehand. Don't expect English forms.

    Contact & Location

    • http://tateishifamily-dc.com
    • 東京都葛飾区立石1-15-9 風鈴ビル1F
    • Tateishi Station (Keisei Main 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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    Tateishi Familly Shika

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