Whity Umeda

Located in Osaka’s “Kita” district—a massive transportation hub where JR, Hanshin Electric Railway, Hankyu Railway, and Osaka Metro converge—this underground shopping arcade sees approximately 300,000 visitors per day.On the west side, adjacent to Hanshin Department Store and Hankyu Department Store, “mikke” and “FARURU”—which serve as the gateway to Whity Umeda and feature a concentration of fashion and miscellaneous goods—are located, while “North Mall,” which runs north to south, is lined with a variety of dining establishments, both new and established.On the north side is “Petit Chane,” a hub for cosmetics, general goods, and service shops; on the east side, following a major renovation in 2019, restaurants and food retailers have gathered, and further back, the bar district “NOMOKA” has emerged."Izumi Square," famous as a meeting spot, has been reborn as "WaterTree"—a lighting installation that changes with the seasons and time of day—and continues to delight the people who gather there.