Tomizawa Shika Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Korakuen Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
  • Thorough, unhurried appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tomizawa Shika Clinic sits on the third floor of Iwai Building in Koishikawa, Bunkyo — a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that’s genuinely convenient if you live or work in the area. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine checkups.

    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 fluent English conversation at the front desk. The reality is unclear. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at your tooth and wincing. That said, Bunkyo has a reasonable expat population and clinics here tend to have some exposure to international patients.

    It’s a small, local practice — not a fancy international clinic, not a tourist dental chain. If you want straightforward dental care in a neighborhood setting and you’re comfortable navigating some language friction, this is a realistic option.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who actually explains what’s happening before drilling. Wait times seem reasonable for a small neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm, no-frills, and professional without being cold. Patients appear to feel like they’re getting proper attention rather than being rushed through. Nothing flashy, but consistent and competent seems to be the general read.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests some awareness of international patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff. Realistically, reception is likely Japanese-only or very limited English. A translation app will carry you through a standard appointment. Forms are almost certainly in Japanese only. If your dental issue is complex, bring someone who can translate or prepare written notes in Japanese describing your symptoms beforehand.

    Contact & Location

    • http://tomizawa-dc.com
    • 東京都文京区小石川1-13-11 岩井ビル3F
    • Korakuen Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Tomizawa Shika Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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