Yahagi Shika Clinic
Yahagi Shika Clinic sits in Minami-Otsuka, Toshima — a quiet residential pocket between Otsuka and Shin-Otsuka stations. It’s a standard neighborhood dental practice: cleanings, fillings, crowns, the everyday stuff. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t book assuming you’ll have a smooth bilingual consultation. The reality is probably closer to basic English at reception and a dentist who can manage simple exchanges but isn’t running a fully English-friendly operation. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written down in Japanese if you can, and you’ll be fine. For routine dental work — a checkup, a filling, a toothache that needs sorting — this is a solid local option in an area that doesn’t have a ton of English-capable clinics nearby.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — this isn’t a conveyor-belt dental office. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist takes time to explain what’s happening, which matters even when the language is imperfect. The clinic feels calm and local rather than clinical and corporate. No reports of aggressive upselling, which is refreshing. Wait times are generally short when you have an appointment.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.yahagi-dc.com/
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東京都豊島区南大塚２－３－２０ アーバンビュー新大塚プラタナス通り１０１
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Shin-Otsuka Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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