If you’re a K-Pop fan, you’ll know that Japan has already become a mecca for Korean concerts! Whenever world-famous boy and girl groups come to Japan, the concert venues are packed. Osaka is one of the most important cities for concerts in the country, boasting several top-class venues. Osaka’s Umeda area is not only a popular Osaka landmark with a plethora of shopping and dining options, but can even be called a go-to spot for K-Pop fans supporting their idols. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the spots in Umeda K-Pop fans can’t miss, and find out how to make your trip to visit your favorite bands even more memorable!

Perfect for K-Pop Fans: An Easy Access Point to Your Idols

Umeda is a key transportation hub in Osaka, a convenient area where subway lines, JR lines, and private railway lines intersect. This means it has excellent access to each concert venue, so fans who’ve come to see a live performance in Japan for the first time won’t have to worry how they’ll reach their destination.
Here’s how to reach Osaka’s four main concert venues from Umeda:

• ・Kyocera Dome: Take the Osaka Loop Line from JR Osaka Station and get off at Taisho Station. (Travel time: about 25 minutes)
• ・Osaka Castle Hall: Take the Osaka Loop Line from JR Osaka Station and get off at Osakajokoen Station. (Travel time: about 20 minutes)
• ・Yanmar Stadium Nagai: Take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line from Subway Umeda Station and get off at Nagai Station. (Travel time: about 35 minutes)
• ・Asue Arena Osaka: Take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line from Subway Umeda Station, transfer to the Chuo Line at Honmachi Station, and get off at Asashiobashi Station. (Travel time: about 30 minutes)

Get More Out of Your Fan Visit: How K-Pop Fans Can Enjoy Umeda

Get More Out of Your Fan Visit: How K-Pop Fans Can Enjoy Umeda

If you want to look your best in photos at the concert, or even attract some fan service from your favorite, you can’t skip out on prepping your cheering kit! Umeda has you covered, from accessories and decorations in your favorite idol's colors to original cheering goods you can DIY.

・3COINS

For low price, quality storage items for your cheering things, you should check out the newly opened 3COINS shop in the HANKYU SANBAN GAI mall. You’ll find a wide variety of cute and practical items for cheering fans. You especially won’t want to miss their handy, portable photo sleeves, and their super popular outfits for fan plushies!

With a handy keyring attached, you can keep photocards of your favorite idol/s wherever you go!

Get more fun out of the concert experience with your K-pop plushie in its own unique outfit!

・MUJI

If you like simple, practical items, check out MUJI for some of your K-Pop fan item accessories! It’s not just a kind of heaven for interior goods - MUJI also offers a lot of high quality storage items that are perfect for fan goods.

They offer a foldable photocard file that’s perfect for neatly organizing your photocards, each with its own individual sleeve. In this handy file, you can show off your photocards anywhere, anytime, or even exchange them with ease at concerts.

MUJI also sells a mini bag for carrying around your K-Pop fan items. It’s lightweight and compact, and can perfectly hold essentials like uchiwa fans, photocards, slogan banners, and more!

Bring Home a Special Souvenir From the Japan Tour

After the concert, don’t head home without picking up a special bit of trip memorabilia in Umeda! Take cute photos themed for your favorite K-Pop star, get limited edition albums, and make your fan trip even more special!

・TOWER RECORDS

If you want to pick up some albums and open up some new photocards while the excitement of the concert is still fresh, you’ll have to head to TOWER RECORDS in the mall NU chayamachi.

TOWER RECORDS also sells uchiwa fans for concerts and more for concert-goers!

Plus, on the same fourth floor, you’ll find TOWER VINYL Umeda, which opened just last year. The store has about 30,000 new and used records, so you can check out the latest or look for a bargain. This is definitely a place to stop by if you're a music fan!

・eggnam

If you want to take a photo together with your favorite idol, you need to hit up eggnam. eggnam is Umeda, Osaka’s purikura (photo booth) paradise. You can find “puri” (short for “photo print sticker”) that are hugely popular in Korea, and the photo spot Photos, that gives you the chance to take a photo together with your favorite star! It’ll be the only photo like it that exists in the world - a perfectly unique souvenir.

Other than purikura (photo booths) and Photoism, you can also rent outfits and dress up to take photos with your concert friends here. Why not take a shot here and capture a memory of the trip?

Before Your K-Pop Concert, Get Some Authentic Korean Food in Umeda

Since you’re going to see a K-Pop concert, some authentic Korean food is a must, whether you’re charging up before the show or basking in the afterglow together with friends afterwards. There’s nothing better than lining up your photocards, slogan banners, and penlights together with some delicious Korean food for a concert trip photo. It’s sure to make the trip to see your favorite K-Pop group even better!

・Kotteji

There’s nothing better for filling your tummy than authentic Korean food! With Kotteji, you can’t go wrong. This clean, stylish restaurant offers Korean-style set meals at lunchtime, as well as a 90 minute all-you-can-eat option so you can have as much as you’d like. Come recharge while you’re in between K-Pop events!

As for dishes you really won’t want to miss? A 23mm Hanasaki Samgyeopsal, with an extra thick cut of pork belly that’s so tender and juicy you’ll be hooked with just one mouthful! You’ll also want to try the endlessly photographable UFO Cheese Chicken, with its unbeatable combination of rich, melty cheese and crispy, juicy fried chicken. Each bite is a moment of bliss.

・Rakkando

Rakkando is a sure bet for authentic Korean food in Umeda. In addition to classic Korean delicacies like stone-grilled bibimbap, sundubu jjigae, and chijimi, you can also enjoy seasonal and trendy dishes, so you'll discover something new every time you visit!

Enjoy your concert visit even more with some tasty Korean dishes at Rakkando!

From getting your concert fan items ready, to getting a limited album collection, a photo “with” your favorite idol, or savoring some delicious Korean food - in Umeda, all your K-Pop dreams can come true. Even located in the center of Osaka, it’s full of all you need for anything K-Pop. Next time you’re in Japan for a concert, come enjoy the full experience in Umeda, and make some unforgettable memories!

For more details on how to get to Umeda, see here.

For more information on Umeda, check out some of our Trip Ideas.

*Information in this article is accurate as of the date of posting. There is a possibility that details regarding these products and services have changed, or that some shops have since closed.