Tukasa Shikaiin
Tukasa Shikaiin sits on the second floor of a Maruetsu supermarket in Higashi-Shinkoiwa, Katsushika — a quietly practical setup in a neighborhood that doesn’t see many foreign residents. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual bases: checkups, cleaning, fillings, and likely some cosmetic work based on their site.
The clinic has some English content online, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to a smooth in-person English experience is genuinely unclear. Don’t show up expecting a bilingual receptionist. If you’re booking, try emailing first or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is minimal. A translation app will get you through most of it.
This is a neighborhood dentist, not an international clinic. If you live in Katsushika and just need solid, routine dental care without trekking into central Tokyo, this could work fine — just go in with realistic expectations about communication.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a no-frills neighborhood clinic that gets the job done. People seem to appreciate the convenient location inside a supermarket — easy to combine errands with appointments. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The dentists come across as thorough rather than rushed. Don’t expect a lot of hand-holding or extensive explanation — it’s efficient Japanese dental care, which is generally pretty good.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.tsukasa-dental.net
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東京都葛飾区東新小岩８－２８－１ マルエツ東新小岩店２Ｆ
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Shin-Koiwa Station (JR Sobu Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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