Tsuchida Shikaiin
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
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.81480.com
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東京都中野区南台3-6-25 スフィーダ中野1F
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Nakano Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
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