UKIMA Shika iinn
UKIMA Shika Iinn is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential corner of Kita Ward, sitting in the Esupoir building in Ukima — not central Tokyo, but easy enough to reach if you’re living in the north of the city. They handle the usual dental range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, implants, orthodontics.
For English speakers, this place is usable. Staff have conversational English, so you’re not going in completely blind or dependent on Google Translate for every exchange. Don’t expect fluent clinical English, but basic communication about your symptoms, treatment plan, and billing should be manageable. It’s a small practice with a local feel — you’re not getting a sterile international clinic experience, but you’re also not going to be completely lost.
Good option for expats living in Kita or nearby Saitama-border neighborhoods who want a local dentist without the anxiety of a total language barrier.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this is a local neighborhood practice, not a high-volume urban clinic. Wait times are generally reasonable. The dentist is reported to be thorough with explanations, which matters a lot when you’re trying to understand treatment in a second language. Nothing flashy, but consistently reliable for routine work. The small practice size means you’re likely to see the same dentist each visit.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ukima-shika.com
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東京都北区浮間３－２－１６ エスポアール２０１号
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Ukima Station (Namboku Line) — 3 min walk
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