Urano Shika
Urano Shika is a general dentistry clinic on the second floor of the Kadoya Building in Minami-Karasuyama, Setagaya. It’s a residential-area practice — not a central Tokyo clinic with a bilingual front desk, but a local dentist serving a neighborhood that has a decent expat population given its proximity to Chitose-Karasuyama Station.
The clinic website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’re at least aware that foreign patients show up. Whether that translates to smooth English communication in the chair is genuinely unclear. You’re probably fine with a translation app for basic procedures, but if you need to explain complex symptoms or discuss treatment plans in detail, go prepared with written notes in Japanese or bring a Japanese-speaking friend.
Standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, the usual. No red flags, no standout signals either. For expats living in Setagaya who just need reliable local dental care and don’t want to trek to central Tokyo for a routine cleaning, this is worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss neighborhood dental practice. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The dentist seems thorough on routine work — cleanings, fillings, basic checkups. Nothing flashy, which is fine. It’s the kind of place where regulars keep coming back. No strong signals either way about how well they handle anxious patients or complex cases.
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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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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