This comprehensive video takes viewers on a journey through the Umekita district, a rapidly developing urban area to the north of JR Osaka Station (大阪駅), spotlighting its deep historical roots and modern transformation. Beginning at the Umeda Tomb (Umeda Graves/梅田墓地跡), the video dives into the history of this area, which was known for its marshland cemetery predating the area’s urbanization. Recent excavations at Umeda Kita Yard have unearthed over 1,700 graves, uncovering a significant number of both earthen and cremation burials—a poignant reminder of Osaka’s layered past.

Next, viewers are guided through the now-redeveloped Umekita Underpass (梅北地下道), a 205-meter underground passage that historically linked the east and west beneath the former Umeda freight yard. While the underpass itself dates as far back as 1928, it has since been closed and replaced, marking yet another phase in the district’s evolution. The tour continues through and around major local landmarks, including Grand Front Osaka, Umekita Park (GRAND GREEN OSAKA), Shin Umeda City, and notable structures like the Umekita Green Place, North and South Buildings, and the iconic large canopy and grass square.

The video also takes in modern infrastructure improvements, such as the undergrounding of the Umeda Cargo Line and the Nishi-Umeda 1st Railroad Crossing area. Notably, the JR Osaka Station Umekita Underground Gate now integrates the area into the city’s advanced transport network, including the Midosuji Subway Umeda Station, Kansai Airport Express Haruka, and Limited Express Kuroshio. Art installations, like the Gate Lantern (ゲートランタン) and contributions by artists Ram Katzir and Jun Kaneko, highlight the area’s future-forward philosophy and green urban design.

For visitors, Umekita Park is now an oasis of green within the city, offering a blend of gardens, plazas, and inspiration paths. Accessibility from Umeda Station makes exploring the district convenient for both locals and tourists, showcasing the intersection of Osaka’s living heritage and the continued reimagining of urban spaces. This video serves as an in-depth visual guide to the district’s past, present, and future, blending history, architecture, transport, and cultural significance into a single walkable destination.