Tsuchida Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Nakano Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
  • Residential neighborhood dental clinic
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tsuchida Shikaiin is a dental clinic tucked into the first floor of the Sfida Nakano building in Minami-dai, Nakano. It’s a neighborhood dental practice — the kind that handles everything from routine cleanings and fillings to more involved restorative work. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a good sign, but whether that translates to fluent English-speaking staff at reception or chairside is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you can walk in and have a full conversation in English without some friction. That said, Nakano is a residential area with a decent number of long-term foreign residents, so the clinic likely has some experience with non-Japanese patients. If your Japanese is functional or you’re comfortable using a translation app, you’ll probably be fine. If you need full English support from start to finish, call ahead or email before booking.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental office — thorough checkups, no unnecessary upselling, and reasonable wait times for a Tokyo clinic. The dentist is described as methodical and clear about what work is needed and why. It’s not a flashy modern chain clinic, but patients seem to appreciate the no-nonsense approach. Appointment availability is generally decent, and the location inside a small building keeps the setup low-key.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness of foreign patients — but that's not the same as English-speaking staff. Reception is likely Japanese-only. If you go, bring a translation app, have your dental history written out in Japanese if possible, and don't count on forms being in English. Basic communication about pain or procedure might get through, but nuanced conversations about treatment options will need help. Confirm language support before booking.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.81480.com
    • 東京都中野区南台3-6-25 スフィーダ中野1F
    • Nakano Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) — 8 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 Shikaiin

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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