Shops, Stores near SFC.
Local Shopping & Lifestyle Areas:
Shonandai（湘南台） – Daily Essential & Dining
Supermarkets & Groceries
- Gyomu Super (業務スーパー 湘南台店): Best for bulk buying, frozen food, and budget-friendly halal/imported condiments.
- OK Store (オーケー 湘南台店): Highly popular for everyday low prices on groceries, meats, and bentos.
- Daiei (ダイエー 湘南台店) & Sotetsu Rosen (そうてつローゼン): Convenient supermarkets near the station with late opening hours.
- Daiso (ダイソー 藤沢湘南台店): Perfect for initial apartment setups, stationery, and cookware.
Food & cafés:
- Fast Food / Quick Meals: Burger King, Sukiya, Matsuya, Ootoya (大戸屋), Sushiro (スシロー).
- Study & Cafés: Starbucks Coffee (Shonandai Station Building).
- Local Eats: Izakayas, ramen shops, and bakeries along the East and West exits.
Tsujido (辻堂) — Terrace Mall Shonan
Directly connected to JR Tsujido Station (Accessible via Shonandai by train or direct bus from SFC).
- Terrace Mall Shonan (テラスモール湘南): The largest shopping complex in the Shonan region with over 280 stores.
- Fashion & Apparel: UNIQLO, GU, ZARA, GLOBAL WORK, AZUL.
- Lifestyle & Electronics: Loft, MUJI, Nojima (appliances).
- Entertainment: 109 Cinemas (Movie theater with IMAX).
- Food Court & Supermarket: Summit Supermarket, extensive international restaurants, and specialty cafés.
Yumegaoka (ゆめが丘) — Yumegaoka Soratos
Yumegaoka Soratos is a modern shopping and entertainment complex directly connected to Yumegaoka Station.
- Yumegaoka Soratos (ゆめが丘ソラトス): A brand-new modern lifestyle mall opened in 2024 featuring ~130 stores.
- Fashion & Lifestyle: UNIQLO, GU, green label relaxing, MUJI, 3COINS+, KEYUCA.
- Specialty Groceries: KALDI Coffee Farm (imported goods).
- Cafés & Treats: Starbucks, Mister Donut, Baskin-Robbins (31 Ice Cream).
- Entertainment & Books: TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE, 109 Cinemas, ASOBLE.
Medical Care and Doctor Visits
On-Campus Wellness Center
The Wellness Center was established to improve the physical and mental health of students, faculty members, and the administrative staff at Keio University SFC. It is equipped to handle temporary conditions like colds and coughs as well as chronic conditions like hypertension. Physicians, nurses, and public health nurses are available for examination, medication, and treatment (including first aid). Counseling on academic, career, personal, and social issues is also available.
- Location: Alpha (Main) Building, SFC Campus
- Hours: Weekdays 9:00 – 17:00
- Phone: Extension 52201 / 52207 | Direct 0466-49-3411
- Services: First aid, cold/cough checkups, prescription medication, health consultations, and mental health counseling.
- Language: English-speaking doctors and counselors available.
- Referrals: Can issue a formal Referral Letter (紹介状 / Shōkaijō) for large hospitals to waive additional first-visit fees.
Medical Institutions Nearby for International Students
💡 Important Health Insurance Tip: Always carry your Japanese National Health Insurance (NHI) Card or My Number Card when visiting a clinic or hospital. With NHI, you typically pay only 30% of total medical costs.
| Hospital / Clinic | Distance from SFC | Supported Languages | Key Notes |
| Shonan Keiiku Hospital（湘南慶育病院） | 200 m | English | Right next to SFC campus. Requires advance booking for English staff support. |
| Fujisawa Zengyo Family Clinic（善行ファミリークリニック） | 6 km | English | General internal medicine and family care. |
| Fujisawa City Hospital（藤沢市民病院 – Emergency） | 7.7 km | English, Chinese, Spanish, French, etc. | Designated General/Emergency Hospital. Volunteer interpreters available by reservation. Note: Requires a Referral Letter (紹介状), otherwise an extra fee (~¥5,500+) applies. |
| Kobayashi International Clinic（小林国際クリニック） | 13 km | English, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, etc. | Specialized in multilingual care for foreigners. Schedule differs by language; check website. |
More information in link: https://www.keio.ac.jp/files/d60110b2d0a7a3db1d6f73c709908a8130abf8bdbac7bb0a86042a33c961ee90?
Disaster Prevention and Emergency
🚨 Emergency Contact Numbers (Toll-Free, 24/7)
- 👮 Police (警察 – Keisatsu):
110(Accidents, crimes, lost items) - 🚑 / 🚒 Ambulance & Fire (救急・消防 – Kyūkyū / Shōbō):
119(Medical emergencies, fires)
🛡️ Earthquake Action Protocol
If Shaking Occurs Indoors:
- DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON: Immediately take shelter under a sturdy desk or table. Protect your head with a pillow or backpack if no table is available.
- SECURE AN EXIT: If safe to do so, crack open your room door or window to prevent door frames from jamming.
- EXTINGUISH FIRES: Turn off stoves, heaters, and gas valves only after the strong shaking stops.
- WATCH FOR AFTERSHOCKS (余震 – Yoshin): Stay away from tall furniture, glass windows, and unanchored appliances.
If You Are Outdoors:
- Move away from concrete block walls, narrow alleys, vending machines, and glass-fronted buildings. Protect your head and move to open spaces.
🏫 Designated Evacuation Shelters (避難所)
- SFC Campus is an Official Evacuation Site: Keio SFC is officially designated by Fujisawa City as both a Designated Emergency Evacuation Site (指定緊急避難場所) and a Designated Evacuation Shelter (指定避難所) for earthquakes, floods, and storms.
- Fujisawa City Hazard Map: Search other evacuation points in Kanagawa via Yahoo! Disaster Map.