Umeda Station (Osaka Station) is said to be the face of Osaka, but there are actually five stations within Umeda Station.
They are "Umeda Station" on the Midosuji Line, "Osaka Umeda Station" on the Hankyu Railway, "Osaka Umeda Station" on the Hanshin Railway, "Nishi Umeda Station" on the Yotsubashi Line, and "Higashi Umeda Station" on the Tanimachi Line. In addition, each Umeda station is connected to Osaka Station, and you can transfer to all stations through the underground mall .
The Umeda area is lined with department stores and various shopping malls, and the underground shopping mall is also home to countless commercial stores and restaurants . The total floor area of department stores in Umeda is said to be the largest in Japan , surpassing that of Shinjuku.
Umeda is also a base for traveling in the Kansai area, including Osaka's main tourist destinations, Kyoto, Kobe, etc. If you're going to live in Osaka, this is a recommended area for those who want to frequently visit Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara.
[Umeda is recommended for these people!] This is a city we highly recommend to people who want to experience the big city of Osaka, live in a town where you can find anything you need, and easily visit Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara.