Hankyu Umeda Main Store

The Hankyu Umeda Department Store has opened its lush rooftop once again to ring in the warm weather with summery food and copious amounts of beer. Seatings run for 120 minutes and include a buffet and an all-you-can-drink deal. You get to choose from a spread of 30 different dishes, including deli items, salads, fritters, curry, pizza and shaved ice desserts. 120 kinds of drinks are available, with a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Travel-themed booths featuring the cuisines of different countries also run for a limited time. The current special, Asian Table, is on until July 7 and serves up a range of Asian dishes alongside beverages like sake and shochu. You’ll get to enjoy eats and drinks from North and South America from July 8 to August 25, while a European wine market takes over from August 26 to October 12. Standard plans cost ¥5,000 per person (¥1,800 for children in elementary school). In addition to the buffet, each diner can choose one item from three options: a barbecued chicken leg, popcorn shrimp or soft-serve ice cream. For an additional ¥1,000, you can upgrade to the premium plan, which includes the buffet and a platter of barbecued chicken, steak and sausages. While walk-ins are possible, we recommend making reservations in advance online.