Urano Shika
Urano Shika is a general dental clinic sitting on the second floor of the Kadoya Building in Minami-Karasuyama, a quiet residential part of Setagaya. It’s the kind of neighborhood dentist that locals return to year after year — not flashy, just solid.
The website has some English-language content, which suggests awareness of foreign patients, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Reception and chair-side communication may require patience, a translation app, or a Japanese-speaking friend if your case is complex. For routine cleanings, fillings, or straightforward dental work, the language gap is usually manageable.
Setagaya is one of Tokyo’s largest wards and not especially central, so access matters. Minami-Karasuyama is served by the Keio Line — Chitose-Karasuyama Station is your closest bet.
If you live in west Tokyo and want a local dentist without trekking into Shinjuku or Shibuya, this is worth knowing about. Just go in with realistic expectations on the English front.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a thorough approach — dentists here don’t rush you through. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The setting is modest and functional rather than modern and sleek. Patients tend to describe the atmosphere as relaxed and low-pressure, which counts for a lot in a dental chair. Not a lot of international patient reviews available, so the picture is incomplete.
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://uranoshika.jp
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東京都世田谷区南烏山６－４－１ かどやビル２Ｆ
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Kitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line) — 5 min walk
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