Visiting Abeno Harukas for the spectacular views? Pair it with a shopping trip to Kintetsu Department store, a 16-floor consumer extravaganza located in the same building. Tax exemption counters, English and Chinese-language support, and free WiFi make this a convenient place to get all your shopping done.
Kintetsu Department Store - image © Florentyna Leow
Osaka is popularly known as the city of kuidaore, or eat until you fall over. But these days, it’s equally feted as a shopping destination for travelers in the Asian region. A great place to pack in all the shopping is at the Abeno main store of the Kintetsu Department Store.
Kintetsu Department Store - image © Florentyna Leow
In terms of brands and items stocked, it’s not vastly different from most quality department stores such as Takashimaya, Mitsukoshi, and Isetan. Where the Kintetsu Department Store stands out is in sheer quantity - few other department stores can claim 13 floors of shopping and 44 restaurants across 3 floors.
Kintetsu Department Store - image © Florentyna Leow
They’ve also gone to great pains to make shopping as tourist-friendly as possible. Non-Japanese speakers are well-catered for, with English, Chinese and Korean-speaking staff on hand. Other useful services at the Foreign Customers Salon include free WiFi (a boon for those without roaming), tax-free shopping (a straightforward procedure as long as you have your passport), luggage storage (for fuss-free shopping), and even overseas delivery for purchased items.
All this makes the Kintetsu Department Store a decent place to scratch your shopping itch if you’re in the area. At the very least, it’s worth having a quick gander if you’re heading up to check out the panoramic view from the top.
English name:
Kintetsu Department Store Main Store Abeno Harukas
Japanese name:
あべのハルカス近鉄本店
English address:
1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, 545-8545
Japanese address:
〒545-8545 大阪市阿倍野区阿倍野筋1-1-43
Opening hours:
B2-3.5F: 10am-8:30pm
4-11F: 10am-8pm
12-14F Abeno Harukas Dining: 11am-11pm
B2F Abeno Ichiba Shokudo: 10am-10pm
Price:
Varies by item
Nearest Transport:
Train: Directly connected to Osaka-Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line.
Train and Subway: 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station.
Telephone:
+81-6-6624-1111
Website:
Official website (English)
Near To Here:
Kintetsu Department Store is located in Osaka's Tennoji and Abeno area. See our complete list of things to do in the Osaka's Tennoji and Abeno area, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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