The HEP FIVE Ferris wheel is a real landmark in Umeda. If you're out shopping here, definitely hop on for a ride. In just 15 minutes, you get an amazing view of Osaka all around you.
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HEP FIVE
A fashion mall with the bright red ferris wheel which is a landmark of Umeda, primarily targeting a young generation.
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“HEP” stands for “Hankyu Entertainment Park”, where “entertainment” has both meanings; “entertainment” as well as “hospitality”. It was founded in November 1998 aiming to create a place where we serve hospitality which makes people want to visit again and again. When the bright red ferris wheel first appeared in the middle of the city, it became a hot topic because it was the world’s first ferris wheel which is a part of the building and equipped with air conditioning. Since then, it became a landmark of Umeda.
There is a whale sculpture, created by artist Tatuya Ishii, that is suspended in the stairwell at the entrance and can be seen at close range from the escalator of the upper floors. There are about 170 stores popular among the younger generation, including casual restaurants and fashion boutiques, and there is HEP HALL on the top floor, where music and drama performances are held on the stage.
The ferris wheel, which offers a panoramic view of Osaka City, has been popular ever since its opening. A ride costs 800 yen and is free for children under the age of five.
There are four private nursing rooms on the 4th floor, and they are equipped with purified water dispensers for making baby formulas. There are also gender-neutral bathrooms with baby beds that can be used as a diaper changing stations, as well as free rental strollers.
Highlights
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The bright red ferris wheel with air conditioning is Umeda’s landmark.
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A whale sculpture produced by artist Tatsuya Ishii is suspended in the stairwell at the entrance.
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There are about 170 stores popular among the younger generation, including casual restaurants and fashion boutiques.
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It offers a full range of services for families with small children, including private nursing rooms and free rental strollers.
Photos
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First-floor entrance
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Whale sculpture
Reviews
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The ferris wheel ride takes about 15 minutes. The city views from the top are beautiful. If you're visiting Umeda, don't miss it!
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Awesome shopping center! There's a Disney store inside, and if you have the pass, you can even ride the Ferris wheel for free.
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With the Osaka Amazing Pass, you can ride the Ferris wheel for free and enjoy the night view.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- HEP FIVE
- Postal Code
- 530-0017
- Address
- 5-15 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
- Tel
- 06-6313-0501（11:00am-9:00pm）
- Holidays
- Varies by store
- Hours
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Stores 11:00am - 9:00pm, Restaurants 11:00am - 10:30pm, Amusements 11:00am - 11:00pm, Ferris wheel 11:00am - 11:00pm (Last boarding 10:45pm)
*excluding some stores - Prices
- Varies by store
- Directions
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1) About a 3-min walk from Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station
2) About a 5 min walk from Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Station
3) About a 4 min walk from JR Osaka Station
4) About a 5 min walk from Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji line, or from Higashi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi line
5) About a 10 min walk from Nishi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi line - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)