Tsue Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Izumi-Tamagawa Station (Odakyu Line) — 8 min walk
  • Unhurried, thorough appointments
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tsue Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic in Komae, a quiet residential city on the western edge of Tokyo along the Odakyu Line. It’s the kind of local practice that’s been serving the same community for years — not a flashy urban clinic, but a functional, no-nonsense dentist for people who live nearby.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a full conversation in English. Reception is likely Japanese-primary. If your dental issue is routine — cleaning, cavity, extraction — you can probably manage with a translation app and some pointing. Complex treatment planning is harder without a Japanese speaker in your corner.

    Komae isn’t a typical expat hub, so if you’re trekking out here from central Tokyo, you’d want a good reason. But if you live in the Komae or Setagaya area and need a local dentist, this is worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, community-style practice. Appointments tend to run on schedule, which locals appreciate. The dentist is described as thorough and unhurried — not the type to rush you out the door. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, more small-town clinic than busy urban practice. Not a lot of hand-holding, but competent and consistent. Probably better suited to patients who already know what they need done.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't guarantee English-speaking staff at the front desk or in the chair. Realistically, reception is likely Japanese-only. For a cleaning or simple procedure, a translation app (Google Translate camera mode works well for forms) should get you through. For anything involving treatment decisions or detailed explanations, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or prepare notes in Japanese beforehand.

    Contact & Location

    • http://tsueshika.com
    • 東京都狛江市岩戸北4-8-1
    • Izumi-Tamagawa Station (Odakyu 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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    Tsue Shikaiin

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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