Where Fashion, Food, and Innovation Come Together
🌟 What is Grand Front Osaka?
Grand Front Osaka is a massive, modern lifestyle complex directly connected to Osaka Station. It blends luxury shopping, gourmet dining, office towers, hotels, and even tech innovation spaces across its sleek North and South Buildings. With lush terraces, stylish cafés, and interactive showrooms, it’s a top spot for travelers and locals alike.
🔭 Why Visit Grand Front Osaka?
🛍️ Premium Shopping: Over 260 shops from fashion to home décor
🍣 Gourmet Heaven: Sushi, wagyu, ramen, and international cuisine
☕ Rooftop Terraces: Chill zones with greenery and views
🧪 Knowledge Capital: A hands-on tech & science innovation zone
🎨 Stylish Interiors: Chic architecture, atriums, and art displays
🚉 Direct Access: Seamlessly linked to Osaka Station—rain or shine!
📸 Featured Zones
| Zone | Description |
|---|---|
| South Building | Fashion, gourmet dining, and cafes |
| North Building | Specialty shops, Knowledge Capital, and restaurants |
| Umekita Plaza | Outdoor space with fountain and events |
| Knowledge Capital | Interactive tech experiences and exhibitions |
| Grand Front Rooftop Garden | Relaxing urban garden with city views |
🎟️ Admission & Booking
| Attraction / Area | Entry | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping Floors | Free | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Restaurants & Cafés | Free | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (varies) |
| Knowledge Capital | Free (some exhibitions paid) | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Rooftop Garden | Free | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
🚨 Visitor Tips
💳 Credit cards accepted in almost all stores
📷 Rooftop garden is a great photo spot—especially at sunset
📦 Tax-free shopping available for tourists with passport
🎒 Coin lockers available near Osaka Station and inside GFO
🎤 Knowledge Capital often holds events & tech demos—check schedule
🚉 Access
Nearest Station:
🚉 JR Osaka Station (North Gate) – Direct access via 2F walkway
🚇 Umeda Station (Midosuji Line) – 5 min walk
🚇 Hankyu / Hanshin Umeda Stations – 5–10 min walk
From Major Locations:
🚄 Shin-Osaka Station → JR to Osaka Station (3 min)
🚄 Namba Station → Subway Midosuji Line to Umeda (10 min)
✈️ Kansai Airport → JR Haruka or Airport Bus to Osaka Station (60–75 min)
✈️ Itami Airport → Airport Limousine Bus to Umeda (30 min)
🏨 Nearby Recommended Hotels
🏨 InterContinental Osaka – 5-star hotel inside Grand Front North Tower
🛏️ Hotel Granvia Osaka – Directly above JR Osaka Station
🌃 Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka – Elegant comfort with urban vibes
🍴 Top 3 Dining Picks at Grand Front Osaka
🥩 Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M (North Bldg.)
Premium wagyu beef grilled to perfection
🕒 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM / 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 North Bldg. 8F
🍜 Ippudo Ramen (South Bldg.)
Rich tonkotsu ramen from Japan’s famous chain
🕒 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
📍 South Bldg. 7F
☕ Brooklyn Roasting Company
Trendy café with specialty coffee & pastries
🕒 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 Umekita Plaza 1F
📍 Address & Contact
Grand Front Osaka
📍 4-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0011, Japan
📞 +81-6-6372-6300
🌐 https://www.gfo-sc.jp/en/
✨ Whether you’re shopping, sightseeing, or sipping espresso, Grand Front Osaka offers a refined urban retreat just steps from the city’s busiest station. Come for the brands, stay for the vibes.