Inside UNIQLO’s latest global flagship store: UNIQLO Umeda Store

A new landmark in Osaka’s Umekita area is about to open. The UNIQLO Umeda store will open within Links Umeda on October 24, 2025. It is the brand’s largest store in western Japan and its latest global flagship store in Osaka.

Spread over two floors and covering an area of ​​over 4,000 square meters, the store is becoming a must-visit destination for travelers and is the ideal place to replenish your travel wardrobe and purchase some unique Osaka pieces in the spacious and bright store.

A new take on LifeWear

UNIQLO Umeda is not just a larger version of the store you already know. This is LifeWear in its entirety: clothing that’s simple, functional and built for real life. Sunlight filters through the bright, open interior, making it easy to browse the full range of products for men, women, children and babies under one roof, even in busy situations.

To celebrate the opening, the Uniqlo Umeda store will also launch 15 items that are typically exclusive to Europe (nine for women, six for men) showcasing European-style fall and winter trends, available only in the store and online.

The store is directly connected to JR Osaka Station, making it easy to stop by before catching your next train to Kyoto or Nara. Whether you forgot your HeatTech, need an extra layer when hiking, or just want to stock up on some favorite pieces before heading home, UNIQLO Umeda has you covered.

UNIQLO Umeda’s special services

Part of what makes Uniqlo Umeda stand out is its creativity. this Me! The service allows you to design your own T-shirt on-site using a tablet, complete with Osaka-themed graphics and templates exclusive to the flagship store. It’s a fun, wearable keepsake that captures the city’s quirky side and style.

exist Re.UNIQLO StudioAs part of the brand’s global sustainability initiative, in-store services include repair and refurbishment options. There are also embroidery designs unique to the location, featuring familiar Kansai icons such as the JR West ICOCA card’s platypus mascot “Ico-chan”; Daikin’s famous air-themed mascot “Dai Pichon-kun”; and graphics from Hankyu Electric Railway and other local rail lines.

In addition, to celebrate the opening, UNIQLO Umeda also launched a special “Discover! Umeda map”, a guidebook designed to help visitors explore the neighborhoods surrounding the store. The map divides Umeda into eight distinct areas—Umekita, Osaka Station, Chayamachi, Nakazakicho, Hatstenjin, Kitashinchi, Diamond, and Nishi Umeda—and highlights popular sightseeing spots, dining destinations, and new areas undergoing redevelopment. Available in Japanese and English, the map provides a convenient introduction for travelers eager to experience one of Osaka’s most vibrant areas.

Together, these products make the flagship store feel more like a community center where visitors can create, explore and connect with their clothes and the city around them.

Why Umeda’s new flagship store belongs on your Osaka itinerary

Umeda has always been the beating heart of Osaka – full of energy, trains and people coming and going from all directions. The UNIQLO Umeda store is just for you. It’s big but not overwhelming, modern but friendly – just like Osaka itself.

Stop by to see how the brand is reinventing shopping for travelers, pick up new travel essentials or customize something. As the Umeda redevelopment project takes shape, this area of ​​Umeda is quickly becoming one of the city’s most exciting new hubs for design, gastronomy and culture.

More information

Opening date: Friday, October 24, 2025 (scheduled)
Location: 1-1 Oukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City Links Umeda 1F~2F
Opening hours: 11:00–21:00 (subject to facility schedule)
Transportation: Directly connected to JR Osaka Station and Umeda Station