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Hankyu Umeda Main Store

Established in 1929, Hankyu Umeda Main Store began a series of renovations starting in 2006, completing them in 2011. Floors 1 to 6 are entirely geared toward female shoppers, catering to women of all ages. Floor 5 even features the BVLGARI IL Café, where you can enjoy high-end ladies’ afternoon tea. Additionally, if you’re short on time to shop for Kyoto–Osaka–Kobe specialties, you can find all the famous local shops on the basement floor.

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Umeda Sky Building Observatory

Umeda Sky Building, themed around “Urban and Nature” and “Past and Future,” features “The Forest Garden of the Middle Nature” with forest streams and the flowery “Flower Field.” The Sky Building, composed of East and West towers forming a magnificent arch resembling the Arc de Triomphe, is an ultra-modern structure. Viewed from the square at ground level, it's truly spectacular. Take the high-speed elevator to the 35th floor, then transfer to a 140-meter-long domed escalator that goes straight up to the 39th floor’s glass-walled observatory. Climb the stairs to the rooftop, and you’ll reach the 360-degree Umeda Sky Building Observatory, offering stunning night views of Osaka.

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Ebisu Bridge

Located at the entrance of Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, Ebisu Bridge is always bustling with people—shop promoters, people waiting for others, and tourists. From Ebisu Bridge, you can see the giant Glico sign along the Ebisu Bridge Shopping Street. Many travelers stop to take photos with this iconic sight, making the area a hive of camera flashes and lively energy.

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Tokiwa Tower (Tsutenkaku)

In Shinsekai, an area full of old street charm, Tsutenkaku is the most eye-catching structure and also a landmark of southern Osaka. Built during the Meiji period, the 103-meter tower was modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris and incorporated elements of an Arc de Triomphe. Unfortunately, it was destroyed during the war, but the current structure was jointly rebuilt by locals. Take the elevator up to the 5th-floor observatory for a panoramic view of southern Osaka. The most popular attraction here is the “lucky” statue “Billiken.” In fact, this seemingly smiling or stern-looking figure is the work of an American artist. It’s said that touching its feet and making a wish—for exam success or love—greatly increases your chances of having it come true. Couples are often seen coming here to pray together.

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