Tsuchida Shika

Total reviews: 345
Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tsuchida Shika sits on the third floor of a building in Yoyogi, right in Shibuya ward — walkable from both Shinjuku and Shibuya if you don’t mind a bit of a stroll. It’s a general dental clinic handling the usual range: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely basic restorative work.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience when you walk in. Staff English is unconfirmed, so bring a translation app or have your chief complaint written out in Japanese if you can. The clinic doesn’t appear to be specifically marketed toward expats, but the web presence suggests some awareness that foreign patients exist.

    If you’re in the Shibuya area and need a dentist without commuting across the city, this is worth a call or inquiry. Just go in with realistic expectations about communication — it may be smooth, it may require some patience.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specifically for Tsuchida Shika is limited in English-language sources. Based on the clinic profile, it appears to be a standard neighborhood dental practice — likely efficient and no-frills rather than a sprawling specialist center. Expect a quieter, more local atmosphere than the larger expat-facing clinics in central Shibuya. Wait times are unknown, but smaller practices in Japan often run on fairly tight scheduling.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests at least basic awareness of non-Japanese patients. However, confirmed English-speaking staff has not been verified. Reception may have limited English. Before your appointment, it's worth sending an email inquiry to gauge communication comfort. Bring a translation app — Google Translate's camera mode works well for forms. Writing your symptoms in Japanese beforehand will help things move faster.

    Contact & Location

    • http://tsuchidadc.web.fc2.com/
    • 東京都渋谷区代々木1-43-7 光ビル3F
    • Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin 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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    Tsuchida Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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