Wakagidori Sukoyaka Shika

Total reviews: 345
Nakadate Station (Toei Mita Line) — 2 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Wakagidori Sukoyaka Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in the Nakatai area of Itabashi Ward, on the first floor of the Core Shibuya building. It’s the kind of local practice that serves families and regulars rather than the expat crowd — no flashy international branding here. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. If your Japanese is nonexistent, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. That said, Japanese dentists are generally thorough and technically solid, and Itabashi has a quieter, residential feel compared to central Tokyo. If you’re living in the area and need a reliable local dentist rather than a specialist expat clinic downtown, this is worth knowing about.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a thorough approach to exams — the kind of place that explains what it’s doing rather than rushing you out. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The atmosphere is quiet and residential, not a high-volume urban clinic. No strong reports of English-speaking staff, but the overall experience seems low-stress for patients who come prepared.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language elements, which suggests basic awareness of non-Japanese patients — but that doesn't mean reception speaks English fluently. Realistically, this is a Japanese-language clinic. Forms will almost certainly be in Japanese only. A translation app like Google Translate or a Japanese-speaking friend will make the visit significantly smoother. If you need a fully English-capable dentist, you'll want to call ahead or look at clinics in central Tokyo.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.wakagidori-sukoyaka.jp
    • 東京都板橋区中台1-22-9 コア・シブヤ1階
    • Nakadate Station (Toei Mita 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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