Ueno Shinagawa Shika Kyosei Shika
Ueno Shinagawa Shika Kyosei Shika sits on the 8th floor of the Nishi-iri Building in Ueno — one of Tokyo’s busiest and most navigable neighborhoods, close to Ueno Station and easy to reach from most of the city. The clinic covers general dentistry and orthodontics, so whether you’re dealing with a cracked tooth or finally committing to braces, this is a one-stop shop.
The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients — but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual consultation. Reception may have limited English. A translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend as backup isn’t a bad idea for anything beyond basic procedures. That said, the orthodontics focus is a genuine draw if you’re an expat planning a longer stay in Japan and want to start or continue treatment here. Being in Ueno means you’re not trekking to some far-flung clinic — convenience is real.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who actually explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. The orthodontics side gets particular mentions for careful treatment planning. Wait times seem reasonable for a Tokyo clinic. The 8th-floor location is quiet and removed from street noise, which helps the overall vibe feel calmer than ground-floor walk-ins. Not a lot of English-language reviews floating around, so the picture is incomplete.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.uenoshinagawa.com
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東京都台東区上野６－１６－２１ 西入ビル８Ｆ
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Ueno Station (Ginza Line) — 2 min walk
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