Tsuchida Shika

Total reviews: 345
Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
  • Between Shinjuku and Shibuya stations
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tsuchida Shika is a dental clinic on the third floor of the Hikari Building in Yoyogi, right on the Shibuya side of the neighborhood. It’s a small, independent practice — not a chain, not a big hospital-adjacent operation. The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of international patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual front desk. Japanese will be the working language here.

    For routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — this is a realistic option if you’re in the Shibuya area and comfortable with basic communication or bringing a translation app. The Yoyogi address puts it within easy reach of Shinjuku and Shibuya stations, so convenience is genuinely good. Think of it as a neighborhood dentist, not an expat-specialist clinic. If your dental needs are complex or you need detailed treatment discussions in English, you’ll want to prepare accordingly or find a more bilingual practice.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback on Tsuchida Shika is limited online in English, which itself tells you something — this isn’t a clinic that draws a large expat crowd. Japanese-language reviews suggest a straightforward, no-frills practice with a thorough approach to treatment. Wait times appear reasonable for a small independent clinic. The third-floor location in a small office building gives it a quiet, private feel rather than a busy commercial dental chain atmosphere.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a small but meaningful signal. Beyond that, full English service isn't confirmed. Reception is likely Japanese-only. Don't count on English forms or an English-speaking dentist. A translation app (Google Translate works fine for dental basics) is your safest move. If you can write down your symptoms or concerns beforehand in Japanese, even better. This is manageable for simple visits — less so for complex treatment planning.

    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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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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