Tatsuya Shika Sugamonishi Clinic
Tatsuya Shika Sugamonishi Clinic is a dental clinic in Nishi-Sugamo, Toshima — a quieter residential pocket of northern Tokyo that doesn’t see many expats, but isn’t hard to reach from Ikebukuro or Sugamo. They’re part of a small dental group (四葉厚生会) with a few locations in the area, which usually means some consistency in equipment and protocols.
Their website has a small amount of English content, which suggests awareness that non-Japanese patients exist — but don’t expect full English-language service at the front desk. You’ll likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at teeth. That said, dentistry is one of the more “show, don’t tell” medical specialties, so communication barriers are smaller here than at, say, an internal medicine clinic.
Standard dental services: cleanings, fillings, crowns, implant consultations. Nothing exotic, nothing missing. If you’re in the Toshima area and need reliable local dental care without trekking to the expat-heavy parts of Tokyo, this is a reasonable option to try.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-fuss atmosphere — the kind of neighborhood dental clinic where you’re not waiting two hours or being upsold constantly. Doctors are described as thorough and unhurried. It’s a smaller clinic, so scheduling feels more personal than a big urban dental chain. Don’t expect cutting-edge tech, but expect competent, attentive care. Most reviewers seem to be local Japanese patients, so expat-specific feedback is limited.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.tatsuya-shika.com/
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東京都豊島区西巣鴨２－７－８ ティジィハウス１Ｆ
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Sugamo Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
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