Ushigome Shika
Ushigome Shika is a general dental clinic tucked into the first floor of the Estrella Ogikubo building in Suginami’s Momoi neighborhood — a quiet residential pocket west of central Tokyo. It’s a small, neighborhood-style practice, not an expat-focused international clinic. The website has some English-language content, which suggests some awareness of foreign patients, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English at the front desk. You’ll likely need Google Translate or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at your tooth and wincing. That said, for routine work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — language barriers in dentistry are more manageable than in other specialties. The closest major hub is Ogikubo Station, making it reasonably accessible for Suginami residents. If you live in the area and want a local dentist rather than trekking to an international clinic in Roppongi, this could work. Just go in prepared.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on this clinic is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. Based on its setup — small neighborhood practice, residential location — expect a quieter, more personal atmosphere than a busy urban chain clinic. Wait times at smaller practices in Japan tend to be reasonable when you have an appointment. Japanese dental clinics generally run efficiently and thoroughly, and this one fits that mold. Don’t expect a lot of small talk, but you’ll probably leave with clean teeth.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://ushigomeshika.cihp.jp
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東京都杉並区桃井１－３９－１２ エストレヤ荻窪１Ｆ
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Ogikubo Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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