Hep Five

Umeda has its fair share of shopping malls, but HEP Five stands out for having a massive red Ferris wheel attached to its roof. The views from the ferris wheel are pretty spectacular, but unless you’re a serious shopaholic with a love for youthful fashion, Hep Five isn’t going to feel all that much different from the surrounding malls.

[HEP Five - image © Florentyna Leow]

The striking red-and-white HEP Five building stands out even among Umeda’s numerous eye-catching structures, and that is in no small part due to the massive red Ferris wheel on its roof. HEP Five does have around 170 clothes shops and boutiques spread out over 6 floors, restaurants on the 7th floor, photo sticker booths on the 8th floor, and an arcade plus game machines of all kinds on the 9th floor. The clothing stores aren’t all that unique, and neither are the entertainment options, so the Ferris wheel is really HEP Five’s unique selling point.

[HEP Five - image © Florentyna Leow]

If you’re heading up to the Ferris wheel, the entrance is located on the 7th floor. A circuit takes approximately 15 minutes, and at the highest point of around 106 meters above ground, you can see as far as Osaka Harbor. The night views from here are especially beautiful, and the whole wheel is illuminated at night.

[HEP Five - image © Florentyna Leow]

Skip the commemorative photos at the Ferris wheel - you’ll pay JPY1,100 a pop - and head to the 8th floor to take some mugshots at the purikura photo sticker booths there. It’s far cheaper and you’ll have a great time with friends decorating your stickers.

English name:
HEP Five

Japanese name:
ヘップファイブ

English address:
5-15 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-0017

Japanese address:
〒530-0017 大阪市北区角田町5-15

Opening hours:
Shops: 11am-9pm
Restaurants and Cafes: 11am-10:30pm
Amusement: 11am-11pm

Admission (Ferris wheel):
Adults: 600
Under 5 years old: free

Nearest Transport:
Train and Subway: 3-minute walk from Umeda Station.
Train: 4-minute walk from the Midosuji exit of Osaka Station.

Nearest Hotels:
Check availability and pricing for hotels near HEP Five on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

Telephone:
+81-6-6313-0501

Website:Official Website (English)

Near To Here:
HEP Five is located in Osaka’s Kita and Umeda district. See our complete list of things to do in the Kita and Umeda district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

Where Are These Places Located?

• Open the Osaka map
• You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
• Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
• Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
• If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.

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