Tatsu Family Shika
Tatsu Family Shika sits on the ground floor of a building in Jūjō Nakahara, a quiet residential stretch in Kita Ward. It’s a family dental clinic, so the focus is broad — routine cleanings, fillings, kids’ teeth, the usual — rather than any niche specialty. The name and setup suggest a neighborhood practice built on repeat local patients rather than international clientele.
Their website has some English content, which is a good sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean someone at the front desk can walk you through a treatment plan in English. You’ll likely need to bring some patience and possibly a translation app for anything beyond basic pointing and nodding. That said, a clinic making the effort to put English online is at least aware expats exist.
Jūjō Station (JR Saikyō Line) is your access point — not the most central part of Tokyo, but totally reachable. If you live in northern Tokyo and need a reliable neighborhood dentist without trekking to the city center, this is worth checking out.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic atmosphere — the kind of place where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. Patients seem to appreciate the family-oriented approach, which tends to mean less clinical coldness and more actual conversation. No reports of English-speaking staff, but the overall vibe reads as patient and accommodating rather than dismissive.
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://www.tatsufamily-dc.com/
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東京都北区十条仲原１－８－２８－１Ｆ
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Jujo Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line) — 3 min walk
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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