Tsuruga Shikaiin

Total reviews: 345
Kichijoji Station (Inokashira Line) — 12 min walk
  • English website content available
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tsuruga Shikaiin is a general dentistry clinic tucked into the first floor of the Rokka Club building in Sakai, Musashino City — a quieter residential pocket of western Tokyo, not far from Sakai-Higashi Station on the Seibu Tama-ko Line. The clinic handles standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and routine checkups.

    Their website has some English-language content, which suggests they’re at least aware that foreign patients exist. That said, full English-language service at reception or chairside isn’t confirmed — don’t expect a fluent English-speaking dentist waiting for you. A translation app or bringing a Japanese-speaking friend wouldn’t hurt if your needs are complex. For a straightforward cleaning or minor procedure, the online presence suggests they can handle basic communication.

    This is a neighborhood dental clinic, not a foreigner-specialist practice. It’s the kind of place locals use for regular care. If you live in Musashino or commute through the area, it’s worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-fuss clinic with shorter wait times than larger urban dental chains. The dentist is described as thorough without being alarmist — the type who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling. The atmosphere is low-key and neighborhood-y. Not a flashy setup, but patients seem to leave feeling like they were actually looked at, not processed.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which is a decent sign — but it doesn't guarantee fluent chairside communication. Reception likely operates primarily in Japanese. For a routine cleaning or checkup, pointing and nodding can get you pretty far. For anything involving treatment decisions or medical history, bring a translation app like Google Translate or DeepL, or a bilingual friend. Don't assume forms are in English.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.tsurugad.com
    • 東京都武蔵野市境1-4-12 六花クラブ1F
    • Kichijoji Station (Inokashira Line) — 12 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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    Tsuruga Shikaiin

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