Uchida Shika
Uchida Shika is a dental clinic on the 5th floor of the Hakkei-zaka Building in Ota Ward, not far from Ōimachi and the surrounding residential neighborhoods where a lot of long-term expats settle. The clinic runs a fairly standard general dentistry setup — cleanings, fillings, crowns, that kind of thing. Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual consultation. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle: basic communication may be manageable, but complex treatment discussions could get tricky without preparation. If you’re coming from outside the area, Senzoku-ike or nearby stations on the Ikegami Line put you in the right zone. Worth calling ahead or emailing to test the waters before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on Uchida Shika is limited in English-language spaces, so the picture is incomplete. Japanese-language reviews suggest a calm, unhurried environment — the kind of neighborhood dental clinic where the dentist takes time to explain what’s happening. Wait times appear reasonable for a private clinic. Nothing flashy, but patients seem to leave feeling their teeth were actually looked at properly rather than rushed through.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.uchida-dental.net
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東京都大田区山王２－２－７ 八景坂ビル５Ｆ
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Keikyu Kamata Station (Keikyu Main Line) — 3 min walk
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