The Osaka Umeda Twin Towers, comprising a department store and office building, and Sun Plaza with the Umeda Chair each serve as landmarks of the Umeda area, welcoming many visitors. In the Chayamachi area, where you can enjoy both walking around town and shopping, various events are held in collaboration with other facilities in the area. Commercial facilities such as "NU Chayamachi" create a lively atmosphere throughout the area. In front of "Chayamachi Arco" a row of street-level stores line the widened sidewalk. The improved mobility this area provides also creates a comfortable pedestrian space.

GRAND FRONT OSAKA

GRAND FRONT OSAKA is a large mixed-use developmental area located in the Umekita area, north of JR Osaka Station. The Umekita area refers to the approximately 24-hectare site that was formerly the Umeda Freight Station. As the first phase of redevelopment, an approximately 7-hectare section on the eastern side of the district was developed, and GRAND FRONT OSAKA officially opened in April 2013.
Within this area, "The General Incorporated Association GRAND FRONT OSAKA TMO" plays a central role in management and operations. The organization oversees the maintenance of surrounding pedestrian spaces and manages public areas in an integrated manner, including the installation of open-air cafés and advertising displays. Through these efforts, it promotes the creation of an attractive urban landscape and fosters vibrancy in the district.

GRAND GREEN OSAKA

As the second-phase development area spanning approximately 9.1 hectares, "GRAND GREEN OSAKA" celebrated its Partial opening in September 2024, followed by the grand opening of the South District in March 2025. Centered around "Umekita Park", a lush green space of approximately 4.5 hectares directly connected to JR Osaka Station, the development consists of three areas: Umekita Park, the South District, and the North District. Aiming to create a world-leading, high-quality urban environment, the project continues to progress in carefully planned stages. The full completion of the project is scheduled for 2027.

The Nishi-Umeda area is an approximately 10-hectare district created through a redevelopment project. It is centered on the former site of the JNR Umeda Freight South Yard as a cultural, international, and information hub. Two organizations, the Nishi-Umeda District Development Council and the Nishi-Umeda Underground Passage Management Council, have joined forces for their shared vision. This vision includes establishing rules for urban development, ensuring high-quality maintenance, and work on area management and information dissemination for the purpose of enhancing the town's appeal. The ＪＰ ＴＯＷＥＲ ＯＳＡＫＡ complex, including the former site of Osaka Central Post Office, is expected to further liven up the area.

In May 2011 OSAKA STATION CITY, the largest terminal in western Japan, was born ahead of the development of the Umekita area north of Osaka Station. Taking advantage of its direct access to the station, it brings together a variety of functions. The development aimed to create a vibrant space filled with people coming and going and improve access from the station to the city. As a gateway to Osaka and the Kansai region, OSAKA STATION CITY is committed to providing visitors with new discoveries and inspiration. This is achieved through offering comfort, convenience, and a lively atmosphere.

Osaka Sta. West Area Development

Starting with the opening of the Umekita Underground Gate and West Gate at Osaka Station in March 2023, the district has continued to expand westward with the launch of INOGATE OSAKA in July 2024, a station building directly connected to the West Gate, followed by Umekita Green Place in March 2025, a lush, green station building located at the ground level area of the Umekita Underground Exit. These developments are extending OSAKA STATION CITY to the west.
In addition to creating plazas that offer both relaxation and vibrancy and rolling out various art projects, the area is improving access to the western side by connecting buildings with pedestrian decks. These links enhance circulation between the district and surrounding neighborhoods and support urban development aimed at further increasing the overall value of the area.

The approximately 10.7-hectare district surrounded by JR Osaka Station, National Route 2, Midosuji, and Yotsubashisuji. This area is nicknamed the "Diamond District." The area has formed the "Osaka Diamond City Council," a group of companies and organizations representing each block within the region. It is working to promote and develop the entire district. In the northeastern part of the area, centered around the Osaka Umeda Twin Towers South, comprised of a department store (Hanshin Umeda Main Store) and office buildings. By promoting the development of surrounding public facilities and the utilization of public spaces, the area is contributing to the creation of a more vibrant city. The creation of a comfortable, high-quality town will strengthen its international competitiveness.