All Reviews of Hankyu Umeda Main Store

The basement of the Hankyu Umeda Main Store is great for browsing, with just about everything you could want. You can find everything from Osaka-exclusive souvenirs, Western-style sweets, and cookies to wagashi and seasonal desserts. Whether you’re buying gifts to take home or something for yourself, you can find almost everything here in one trip. Each counter has its own specialties, and just looking at the dazzling selection of sweets makes it hard to decide. If you want to shop for souvenirs in Osaka, it’s well worth setting aside some time to explore.

Every time I come to Osaka-Umeda Station, I have to stop by Hankyu Department Store and look around. This long-established department store is appealing not only for its overall atmosphere, but also for its tasteful product selection. Every time I walk in, I can feel a refined and elegant Japanese aesthetic.

My favorite part is still the food hall. I can never resist taking a lap to look at all the delicate, beautiful cakes in the display cases. Just admiring them feels soothing. On a previous visit, there was also a Calpis concept store, which left a very distinctive impression.
I was really looking forward to visiting again early this year, but unexpectedly found that the store had just closed. Such a shame… I hope I’ll have another chance to come across it somewhere else in the future.

There are so many options in the food section, and everything looks absolutely delicious.