Umeda

Umeda (梅田) is one of Osaka's two main city centers, located around the bustling Osaka and Umeda stations. Known as Kita, it is Osaka’s busiest transportation hub and business district. Umeda offers a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, and lodging, with many department stores and expansive underground shopping malls.

In recent years, Umeda has been undergoing a major redevelopment. The transformation of JR Osaka Station from a cramped space into one of Japan’s most pleasant has been a key part of this. The Grand Front Osaka, part of a large redevelopment, opened in 2013, and more improvements are expected as the area continues to evolve into a modern city district.