Usui Shikaiinn

Total reviews: 345
Hatchobori Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
  • Some English website content
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Usui Shikai-in is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in the first floor of the Jinseido Building in Hatchobori, Chuo Ward — a low-key office district sandwiched between Tokyo Station and Tsukishima. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and basic restorative work.

    The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation with reception. Realistically, this is a Japanese-first clinic. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or write down your symptoms beforehand. That said, Hatchobori has a working-professional crowd, so the staff here are likely used to fielding a range of situations without making a fuss about it.

    Good pick if you live or work in Chuo and need a reliable local dentist without a long commute. Not a specialized expat-friendly clinic, but functional if you come prepared.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills clinic with relatively short wait times — typical for a quieter office-district location. The dentist is described as thorough and straightforward, not the type to upsell unnecessary procedures. Appointments tend to run on schedule. The space is small and functional, not a polished private clinic setup. Patients generally feel they’re getting honest, competent care without the premium-clinic price tag.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English, which suggests basic awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that's where certainty ends. Reception is likely Japanese-only in practice. If you need to explain a specific pain, sensitivity issue, or medical history, don't rely on improvised hand gestures. A translation app like Google Translate or a pre-written symptom note in Japanese will make a real difference. Forms are almost certainly Japanese only. Manageable, but go in prepared.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.usui-shika.com/
    • 東京都中央区八丁堀1-8-3 仁成堂ビル1F
    • Hatchobori Station (Asakusa Line) — 2 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    Usui Shikaiinn

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