A Must-Visit in Kansai, Japan: Osaka's Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store, Gathering Major Brands and Gourmet Food!

Osaka is full of vitality and individuality, and it's a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Japan. "If you haven't been to Osaka, you haven't really been to Japan!"

If you love shopping and food, Osaka will never disappoint.

When visiting Osaka, you can make Umeda your first stop.

Located in the heart of Osaka, Umeda offers convenient transportation, making it easy to reach popular tourist spots like Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe. The Umeda area mainly has four major stations: Hankyu Umeda Station, JR Osaka Station, Hanshin Umeda Station, and Osaka Metro Umeda Station.

This area is not only great for sightseeing but also has plenty of places to eat, drink, and have fun. If you don't have much time but want to experience Osaka to the fullest, Umeda is enough!

Osaka department stores offer one-stop services, allowing you to enjoy delicious cuisine while shopping.

I highly recommend the popular department store Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store in the Umeda shopping district!

Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store is the largest department store in Japan.

It is also the largest cosmetics department store in Japan, boasting a premier brand lineup, from world luxury brands to cutting-edge trendy fashion labels, from regional Japanese confections to a wide variety of dining options.

Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store is a great place for happy shopping and enjoying food.

The "Beauty World" on the 2nd, 3rd, 7th, and 10th floors brings together about 130 Japanese and international brands, perfect for cosmetics lovers.

On the 2nd and 3rd floors, "HANKYU BEAUTY" features many popular makeup and skincare brands.

The 7th floor's "BEAUTY MAISON" houses high-end beauty stores where you can relax or get skincare consultations, while the 10th floor's "HANKYU BEAUTY" offers personalized skincare product recommendations based on your skin type, providing a diverse beauty experience.

The international boutiques on the 5th and 6th floors are a must-visit for luxury brand enthusiasts.

Here, world-renowned luxury brands such as "Rolex", "IWC", "Vacheron Constantin", "LOUIS VIUTTON", "Van Cleef & Arpels", "TIFFANY & Co.", "CHAUMET", "MIKIMOTO", "Cartier", and "Chanel Fine Jewelry" are all available, including jewelry, watches, bags, and more.

In addition, limited-edition items and pre-release products exclusive to Hankyu Department Store are also very popular.

If you get tired from shopping, you can drop by the popular café inside the store.

"Bulgari IL CAFÉ" is the only indoor BVLGARI café in Japan that expresses the concept of "Dolce Vita" (sweet life) through modern design.

The interior is exquisitely decorated, allowing you to spend elegant moments in a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere.

Attached to a jewelry and watch store, here you can enjoy traditional Italian cuisine, desserts, and chocolates, along with special services carefully prepared for each customer by BVLGARI.

The dining restaurants on the 12th and 13th floors should not be missed.

Although Japan has many popular dishes, I would like to particularly recommend three restaurants at Hankyu Department Store.

The first restaurant is Manman, specializing in Edomae eel dishes grilled over charcoal by Japanese chefs.

Edo-style grilling uses a unique technique of steaming first and then grilling, making the eel meat thick, soft, crispy, and fragrant. It removes excess fat while giving a lighter and more refreshing taste.

Here, you can fully enjoy eel dishes made with domestically produced Japanese eel.

The second restaurant is Tachibana, focusing on shabu-shabu and Japanese cuisine.

Here, you can enjoy "shabu-shabu" made with selected meats and fresh vegetables, as well as hand-ground tofu set meals and Japanese dishes. There are also counter seats for solo diners, so even if you are traveling alone and want hot pot, you can indulge.

The third restaurant, Matsuya, specializes in delicious Wagyu beef barbecue.

Matsuya uses only Nozaki Beef, a beef brand from Kagoshima, and only uses Black Wagyu of grade 4 or above.

What is "Nozaki Beef"? Nozaki Beef is raised listening to Mozart melodies, characterized by its tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and premium aroma. It is a premium Wagyu that has won the top award for two consecutive years in Japan's highest-level competition.

Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store is always at the forefront of fashion.

The "Festival Plaza" and "Hankyu Umeda Art Gallery" on the 9th floor host various events and exhibitions every week, introducing food, fashion, art, and culture from Japan and around the world in a four-story-high atrium space.

Popular events come one after another, so be sure to check them out!

The popular anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" 10th Anniversary Exhibition is a must-visit for anime fans, running until Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

The "Valentine's Chocolate Fair" will be held from Friday, January 20 to Tuesday, February 14, under the theme "Let's Enjoy Chocolate World!" inviting visitors to experience the charm of chocolate together. The event also offers limited-time chocolates in a wide variety—come and taste them!

Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store also provides many services to ensure travelers have a comfortable and enjoyable time.

Tax-free purchases are available in-store! While shopping with ease, you can also use luggage storage and hotel delivery services, which deliver to 11 hotels in Osaka city, such as the InterContinental Osaka and The Westin Hotel.

Free Wi-Fi is available, and there are automatic foreign currency exchange machines, so no worries about exchanging yen.

Show your passport to get a coupon for a 5% discount, or automatically get a 5% discount when paying with UnionPay, WeChat Pay, or Alipay.

If you spend a certain amount, you can stack even more discounts.

If you spend 1 million yen or more within a year, you can join the "Hankyu Hanshin Overseas Customer VIP Club."

VIP members not only receive further discounts based on purchase amounts but also enjoy priority tax-free services and accompanying interpreters, allowing you to fully enjoy shopping.

Come to Japan, visit Osaka! Let's go shopping together at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store!

Address: 8-7 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City

Business hours: 10:00-20:00 [Closed on January 1]

Access: Get off at JR Osaka Station, Hankyu/Hanshin/Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Umeda Station