Whity Umeda

This vast underground shopping mall, close to JR Osaka Station and even closer to Hankyu Umeda Station, is one of the largest underground shopping malls in Japan. It seems to stretch forever and you can easily get lost here — if that happens, just come up to street level and figure out where you are.

[Whity Umeda - image © Florentyna Leow]

The oddly-named Whity Umeda isn’t a reference to Caucasians; it’s a portmanteau of ‘white’ and ‘city’ named after the white walls of this underground shopping mall. There are more than 190 shops and restaurants here across every retail category possible. Whether you’re looking for medicine, shoes, or sequin-studded belts, you’re sure to find it in a shop somewhere in Whity.

[Whity Umeda - image © Florentyna Leow]

Whity is purportedly one of the largest underground malls in Japan, and it sure feels like it when you’re walking around there. There are signs hanging from the ceiling to help situate you, but even then, the endless, labyrinthian corridors lined with shops can get pretty confusing after a while. If that happens, you’ll want to head above ground to get your bearings.

[Whity Umeda - image © Florentyna Leow]

Whity Umeda doesn’t merit a special visit unless there’s a specific shop you want to visit. But in any case, you’re likely to pass through if you’re walking underground to get to Higashi-Umeda or the Kita-Shinchi district.

English name:
Whity Umeda

Japanese name:
ホワイティうめだ

English address:
Chaya-machi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-0013
Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-0017
Doyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-0027
Komatsubara-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-0018
2 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-0057

Japanese address:
〒530-0013 大阪市北区茶屋町
〒530-0017 大阪市北区角田町
〒530-0027 大阪市北区堂山町
〒530-0018 大阪市北区小松原町
〒530-0057 大阪市北区曽根崎2

Opening hours:
Shops: 10am-9pm
Restaurants: 10am-10pm

Price:

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

Telephone:
+81-6-6312-5511

Website: Official website (English of the machine translation)

Near To Here:
Whity Umeda 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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