What other travelers are saying about Hankyu Umeda Main Store
Big modern varied department store. The thing that amazes me was the food and dessert hall at the basement. It's like a mini Harrods but for japanese food. The desserts are marvelous. This is like a distillation of various pastry shops/ Japanese/ Korean foods. Saves you the time to go to individual restaurants if you want a small over view of Japanese dishes. Very practical to go to because of the station location.
The Hankyu Umeda Main Store is renowned for its extensive selection of luxury brands, gourmet food options, and its status as one of Japan's largest department stores.
The store is located in the Umeda district of Osaka, Japan, which is a major commercial and business hub within the city.
Unique features include its grand atrium, themed shopping areas, and regular events such as fashion shows and exhibitions that draw large crowds.
Visitors can easily access the store via public transportation, with direct connections to Umeda Station on several train lines including the Hankyu Railway.
The store was originally established in 1929 and has since undergone several renovations to enhance its offerings and facilities.
We enjoyed an afternoon of shopping at Hankyu in Kita. It was about ten days before Christmas, and my spouse and I found great gifts to bring back to the States. The spaces reserved for pop-up designers allowed independent artisans to sell their creations. That was cool. I also purchased a gently used Haori that was beautiful. That was an exciting purchase for me. Hankyu Department Store also has a two-floor Depachika, a food hall, that has a fantastic array of items for sale. I have never seen anything like it, including the depachikas in Tokyo and Paris. There are even cooking demonstrations that were fun to watch, even though I can't speak Japanese.
Large shopping complex in the Omeda area near the Osaka train station. Too many brands to list, some high end retail, over many floors. and The basement has a great food hall.
One of Osaka’s most elegant and complete department stores.
Hankyu Umeda is a must-visit for anyone who loves shopping, food, or beautiful presentation. Every floor feels refined — from high-end fashion and Japanese cosmetics to an amazing basement food hall (depachika) that’s truly world-class.
The basement floor is heaven for food lovers — there are endless options of sweets, bento, desserts, and local specialties beautifully displayed. Even just walking around feels like an experience.
