In the heart of Umeda, Osaka, marked by a red Ferris wheel, lies a complex commercial facility known as HEP FIVE. The name "HEP" is an acronym for Hankyu Entertainment Park. It houses approximately 150 stores, ranging from trendy fashion popular among young people to character goods, miscellaneous goods, cafes, and more.
The most distinctive feature is the red Ferris wheel with a diameter of 75m, which is installed as if it's biting into the upper part of the building. It is lit up by computer control during the day and night, serving as the symbol of the facility. The boarding area is on the 7th floor, and the gondola rises through the rooftop to a height of 106m above the ground, offering a panoramic view of Osaka.
■Operating Hours Notice
【Ferris Wheel Operating Hours】11:00～23:00 Last boarding 22:45
※Operating details may change.
In addition, a red whale, 20m in length and designed by Tatsuya Ishii, swims in the atrium that spans six floors of the building. Be sure to check it out.
HEP FIVE
Address: 5-15 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City
Phone Number: 06-6313-0501
Holidays: Irregular holidays
Operating Hours: 11:00～21:00
Restaurants & Amusement Facilities: 11:00～23:00
Access: About 3 minutes walk east from Hankyu "Osaka Umeda Station", about 4 minutes walk east from JR "Osaka Station" Midosuji Exit, about 5 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line "Umeda Station", about 5 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line "Higashi Umeda Station"
URL:
http://www.hepfive.jp/