Osaka Umeda 7 Major Shopping Malls Transportation Guide! Easy-to-understand Map Explanation: Part 1
Osaka, Osaka, is home to numerous shopping malls, gourmet restaurants, and hotels, and is also the most important transportation hub in the Kansai area. In this article, we'll introduce basic information about the seven major shopping malls in the area that you should definitely visit, along with easy-to-understand diagrams showing transportation access.
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The 7 Must-See Shopping Malls in Osaka, Osaka: Features and Basic Information
The Umeda area of Osaka is a complex and intricate transportation hub where JR, Hankyu Railway, Hanshin Railway, and Osaka Metro lines converge. It is an important hub in the Kansai region, passing through when traveling to Kyoto, Kobe, and Kansai Airport, and when transferring to the Shinkansen. The area is lined with department stores, shopping malls, hotels, and gourmet spots, and is bustling with people constantly coming and going.
Here we will introduce the following seven shopping malls, focusing on their characteristics and basic information, so that you can quickly understand them.
GRAND GREEN OSAKA Shops & Restaurants, GRAND FRONT OSAKA Shops & Restaurants, HANKYU SANBAN GAI, HEP FIVE, HERBIS PLAZA / PLAZA ENT, NU chayamachi/NU chayamachi PLUS, Diamor Osaka
Part 1: HANKYU SANBAN GAI, HEP FIVE, NU chayamachi / NU chayamachi PLUS
●Part 2 GRAND GREEN OSAKA, GRAND FRONT OSAKA, HERBIS PLAZA / PLAZA ENT, DIAMOR OSAKA
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- ◆HANKYU SANBAN GAI
- ◆HEP FIVE
- ◆NU chayamachi / NU chayamachi PLUS
◆HANKYU SANBAN GAI
Directly connected to Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station, Hankyu Sanban-gai is extremely conveniently located. The building houses over 250 stores, offering a wide range of items, from trendy fashion and household goods to books and souvenirs. There is also a food area with international cuisine and local Osaka food, and it is a spot where businesspeople and students come and go, exuding a sense of Osaka life. Umecha Koji/Hankyu Old Book Town on the first floor of the South Building is filled with old books and antique art, and is full of a sophisticated Japanese atmosphere. If you want to experience the daily life of the locals, this is the place to go!
HANKYU SANBAN GAI
Business hours: Shops 10:00-21:00, Cafes and restaurants 10:00-23:00, Duty-free counter 10:00-21:00 *Business hours may vary depending on the store
How to get to HANKYU SANBAN GAI
The highlight is the well-stocked food court! Access to "HANKYU SANBAN GAI," a commercial facility directly connected to Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station, which has about 250 stores.
JR Osaka Station "Central Exit" 1st floor ticket gate, turn left
Go straight for about 40 seconds, and when you see the large screen and escalator, turn right
Go straight towards the Midosuji North Exit for about 70 seconds
Once outside, take the escalator down
Go straight towards Chayamachi
Follow the road and turn right when you see Osaka Metro Umeda Station
The north exit ticket gate of Umeda Subway Station will appear on your right
Continue straight and you'll arrive at HANKYU SANBAN GAI
Access ▸ HANKYU SANBAN GAI (No. 1)
・Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station: Direct connection (No. 2)
・Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line: Approximately 1 minute walk from the North Exit (No. ③)
・JR Osaka Station: Central Exit (1st and 3rd floors) 5-minute walk (No. ④)
◆HEP FIVE
HEP FIVE is a shopping and entertainment complex with a youthful atmosphere. Its symbol is a bright red Ferris wheel. It offers a wide range of products, from the latest trendy fashions, accessories, household goods, anime goods, and popular IP goods, making it popular with young people and tourists alike.
Furthermore, there are plenty of modern entertainment facilities. It's perfect for hanging out with friends, couples on a date, or family outings. If you ride the Ferris wheel, you can enjoy the view of Osaka city from above, making it an unforgettable memory of your trip to Umeda!
HEP FIVE
Business hours: Shopping 11:00-21:00, Restaurants 11:00-22:30, Ferris wheel 11:00-22:45, Indoor amusement 11:00-23:00, Duty-free counter 11:00-21:00 *Business hours may vary depending on the store.
*Due to renovation work, the Ferris wheel will be closed from October 14, 2025 to late April, 2026.
How to get to HEP FIVE
Look for the red Ferris wheel! Access to Umeda Shopping Mall "HEP FIVE," popular among young people
JR Osaka Station "Central Exit" 1st floor ticket gate, turn left
Go straight for about 40 seconds, and when you see the large screen and escalator, turn right
Go straight towards the Midosuji North Exit for about 70 seconds
Once outside, take the escalator down
Go straight towards Chayamachi
Follow the road and turn right when you see Osaka Metro Umeda Station
Continue straight for about 1 minute 30 seconds until you reach Hankyu Sanban-gai, then continue in the opposite direction.
Take the escalator to the first floor, turn left and go straight for about 1 minute
Cross the crosswalk and turn right for about 30 seconds to arrive at HEP FIVE
Access ▸ HEP FIVE(No. ①)
・Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station: Central Exit, approx. 3 minutes walk (No. 2)
・Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Umeda Station: Approximately 5 minutes walk (No. ③)
Tanimachi Line Higashi-Umeda Station: Approximately 5 minutes walk from the north ticket gate (No. ④)
Nishi-Umeda Station on the Yotsubashi Line: Approximately 10 minutes on foot from the north ticket gate (No. 5)
・Hanshin Osaka Umeda Station: 5 minutes walk from the East Exit (No. ⑥)
・JR Osaka Station: Midosuji Exit, approx. 4 minutes walk (No. 7)
◆NU chayamachi / NU chayamachi PLUS
"NU Chayamachi" is a shopping spot full of surprises. It has about 40 stores, offering a wide range of items, from anime goods, music CDs and records, service stores, and fashion brands. "NU Chayamachi PLUS" has about 20 carefully selected stores, including trendy select shops, gourmet food stores, and souvenir shops. There are also many stylish cafes where you can relax between shopping.
Furthermore, "NU Chayamachi" underwent a major renovation in the fall of 2025! The new concept is "A place where you can fully pursue and enjoy what you love." With a wide variety of stores now open, regardless of age, gender, or nationality, everyone is sure to find something they love. The excitement never stops. Come experience the infinite possibilities that the revamped "NU Chayamachi" offers!
NU chayamachi / NU chayamachi PLUS Business hours: Shopping 11:00-21:00, Restaurant 11:00-23:00 *Business hours may vary depending on the store
How to get to NU chayamachi / NU chayamachi PLUS
Access to NU chayamachi / NU chayamachi PLUS, a shopping mall in Chayamachi, Osaka's popular destination for young people
JR Osaka Station "Central Exit" 1st floor ticket gate, turn left
Go straight for about 40 seconds, and when you see the large screen and escalator, turn right
Go straight towards the Midosuji North Exit for about 70 seconds
Once outside, take the escalator down
Go straight towards Chayamachi
Follow the road and turn right when you see Osaka Metro Umeda Station
Go straight for about 1 minute 30 seconds and take the leftmost escalator at Hankyu Sanban-gai to the 1st floor
Go right, pass Umecha Koji, and go straight along the road on your right
Keep to the left and go straight, cross the crosswalk and you will arrive at NU chayamachi in about 70 seconds.
Access ▸ NU chayamachi (No. ①) / NU chayamachi PLUS (No. ②)
・Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station: Chayamachi Exit, 1 minute walk (No. ③)
・Osaka Metro
Midosuji Line Umeda Station: Exit 1, approx. 4 minutes walk (No. ④)
Tanimachi Line Higashi-Umeda Station: Exit 1, approximately 6 minutes walk (No. 5)
Nishi-Umeda Station on the Yotsubashi Line: 10 minutes walk from Exit 3 (No. ⑥)
・Hanshin Osaka Umeda Station: 9 minutes walk from the East Exit (No. 7)
・JR Osaka Station: Approximately 7 minutes walk from Midosuji North Exit (No. 8)
Did you enjoy this access guide? Be sure to use it as reference when you visit Umeda, Osaka.
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