📜 Shopping Details
Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store (Hankyu Umeda Honten) consists of 13 floors above ground and 2 basement levels. It gathers numerous specialty stores featuring gourmet food, trendy clothing, home goods, art, and sports brands. Additionally, from the 9th to the 12th floors, there is a 16-meter high celebration plaza with four levels of open space, where various limited-time promotional events are regularly held. The display area in the long corridor on the 1st floor, both north and south, is also very eye-catching, pleasing not only shoppers but also many passersby.
Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store was established in 1929 and is one of the representative department stores in Osaka. At that time, department stores directly connected to railway stations were quite rare in the world. Among the restaurants on the 13th floor, the "Chandelier Table" showcases a restored mosaic mural featuring dragons, pegasuses, lions, and phoenixes. This mural was designed by Itō Chūta and was once a decoration in the old Hankyu Umeda Station lobby.
The unique services at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store are also noteworthy. In addition to the "Personal Styling Service" on the 6th floor, where knowledgeable professionals provide comprehensive support for styling, hair, and makeup techniques, there is also a service for guests staying at designated hotels in Osaka City. If they purchase goods worth over 10,000 yen (excluding tax) on the same day, the store will deliver the items to the hotel front desk for free. Furthermore, various thoughtful services are offered, including assistance for elderly and mobility-impaired customers while shopping, interpretation assistance, and a "Children's Room" for temporarily caring for children.
