TATEZAKI Shika
TATEZAKI Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in Takadanobaba, one of Shinjuku’s more livable corners — close to the station, easy to find. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions. Nothing flashy, just solid everyday dental care.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle — basic communication may work, but complex treatment discussions could get tricky without help. Bring a translation app as backup. Google Translate’s camera mode will save you on the paperwork.
Takadanobaba itself is very foreigner-friendly as a neighborhood — lots of students, international residents, places used to seeing non-Japanese faces. That generally helps with the overall vibe even if the clinic itself isn’t explicitly international.
If you’re in the Shinjuku area and need routine dental work without traveling across the city, this is a reasonable option to try.
Patient Feedback
No substantial English-language review base exists for this clinic yet. Japanese reviews suggest a standard neighborhood dental practice — professional, functional, not fancy. Patients seem to get seen without excessive wait times, and the dentist covers routine work competently. It’s the kind of place locals return to for years rather than rave about online. Expect a clinical, no-fuss atmosphere rather than a patient-experience-optimized setup.
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 -
https://tatezaki-shika.com
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東京都新宿区高田馬場１－５－１１
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Takadanobaba Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
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