Yodoyabashi Gate Tower Grand Opening on July 9 (Thu) Celebrated with Commemorative Tape-Cutting Ceremony!

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower (hereinafter, "this facility"), a large-scale complex building, held a "Tape-Cutting Ceremony" on July 9, 2026, to commemorate its grand opening. On the day, many media representatives, as well as business stakeholders, attended to celebrate the grand opening of the facility.

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower Official HP: https://www.yodoyabashi-gt.jp/

Commemorative Tape-Cutting Ceremony Held

At the ceremony, Mr. Koji Eguchi, Chairman of the Yodoyabashi Station West District Urban Redevelopment Association and President of Eguchi Bussan Co., Ltd., spoke about his aspirations for the opening and future prospects, stating, "Today's grand opening is not a goal, but a new beginning. We expect this facility to lead the development of the Yodoyabashi area and become a landmark where many people gather and create new value." Following this, stakeholders involved in the development and operation took the stage, and the tape-cutting was performed by the attendees,華やかに celebrating the grand opening of Yodoyabashi Gate Tower.

【Attendees】 (Titles omitted / From the left)

1 Ryoichi Nishimoto, General Manager, General Affairs Department, Property Management Office, Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.

2 Ryuji Hirata, President, Able Holding Corporation

3 Yasuhisa Hashimoto, General Manager, Real Estate Department, Sumitomo Life Insurance Company

4 Yorihisa Imanishi, President, LAUM Co., Ltd.

5 Koji Eguchi, Chairman of the Yodoyabashi Station West District Urban Redevelopment Association / President, Eguchi Bussan Co., Ltd.

6 Daisuke Fukumoto, Advisor, Mizuno Corporation

7 Tetsuo Ishihara, President, Ishihara Watch Store Co., Ltd.

8 Takehiro Hayakawa, Unit General Manager, Building Business Unit, Sumitomo Corporation

9 Takashi Yoshimura, Executive Officer, General Manager, Urban Development Department, Project Planning Office, Kanden Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

Opening Day Bustling with Many Visitors

Many visitors arrived before the opening, and the interior was bustling with activity from the moment the doors opened. The commercial zone, spanning from the basement to the second floor, features 26 stores (with 3 more to open in Fall 2026, for a total of 29 stores) offering food, retail, and services, and each store welcomed a large number of customers. The unique tenant mix, including Osaka's first stores and new formats, also attracted attention.

【Concept of the Facility and Floor Layout】

This facility, a large-scale complex building primarily for offices, was completed on December 15, 2025. It leverages its prime location at the gateway to Midosuji, adjacent to Nakanoshima, to create a sophisticated and vibrant atmosphere befitting the area. By developing abundant waterside open spaces, including within the development zone and Okawa-cho Park, the aim is to contribute to the regeneration and growth of the Osaka-Yodoyabashi area, as well as to the creation of a vibrant and livable town.

The building is a 29-story high-rise with 2 basement levels. The commercial zone is located from the basement to the second floor, and office floors are available from the 3rd to the 9th floors and the 11th to the 27th floors. The 11th floor, the top floor of the building's base, features a rooftop garden and a complex floor with public contribution functions, serving as a space open to the community.

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower Exterior

【Store List】 Opened July 9

Floor

No.

Tenant Name

Business Type

B1F

1

Docomo Shop

(Retail): Mobile phone sales

B1F

2

Medical Corporation Ryuyukai

Gate Tower Yodoyabashi Eye Clinic

(Service): Medical / Ophthalmology

B1F

3

Ai City

(Retail): Contact lenses and

care product sales

B1F

4

McDonald's

(Food/Drink): Hamburger/

Restaurant Chain

B1F

5

Can Do

(Retail): 100 yen shop

B1F

6

KOMEHYO Buying Center

(Service): Reuse /

Brand item purchasing

B1F

7

SUBWAY

(Food/Drink): Sandwiches

(Take-out specialty store)

B1F

8

Kansai Mirai Bank

Gate Tower Yodoyabashi Plaza

(Service): Banking

1F

9

MIYUKI CRAFTS SUITS

(Retail): Long-established domestic

Custom-made suits

1F

10

TULLY’S COFFEE & TEA

(Food/Drink): Cafe

1F

11

Able

(Service): Real estate rental brokerage/

Management

1F

12

Berwick OSAKA

*Scheduled to open in July

(Retail): Leather shoes,

Sneakers

1F

13

FamilyMart

(Retail): Convenience store

1F

14

Sabae Megane Kan

(Retail): Eyeglasses

2F

15

Hokkyokusei

(Food/Drink): Restaurant

(Omurice, Western cuisine)

2F

16

Unagi Yon-daime Kikukawa

(Food/Drink): Eel dishes

2F

17

CRISP SALAD WORKS

(Food/Drink): Custom salad specialty store

2F

18

MIZUNO GOLF

(Retail): Sports equipment sales

2F

19

Uo to Sumi to Sake Osaka no Kanbei

(Food/Drink): Japanese izakaya

2F

20

Café Sai

(Food/Drink): Cafe

2F

21

Tsurumaru Udon Honpo

(Food/Drink): Udon noodles

2F

22

Italian Champini

(Food/Drink): Italian cuisine

2F

23

Bindu

(Food/Drink): Indian/Ethnic cuisine

2F

24

Yodoyabashi Clover Dental Clinic /

Orthodontics

(Service): Dental clinic

11F

25

SHARE LOUNGE Yodoyabashi Gate Tower with PLUS

(Service): Cafe, workspace

11F

26

SYNTH Business Center

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower

(Service): Business support facility

【Store List】 Opening Fall 2026 and later

Floor

No.

Tenant Name

Business Type

B1F

27

Chao Phraya

(Food/Drink): Thai Isaan Dining

1F

28

Store Name Undecided

(Service): Acupuncture and Orthopedic Clinic

2F

29

Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant Yarin

(Food/Drink): Chinese cuisine

【Property Overview】

Building Name

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower

Executor

Yodoyabashi Station West District Urban Redevelopment Association

Participating Members

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, Kanden Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

Location

4-1-1 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka City

Access

Directly connected to Yodoyabashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and Keihan Main Line

Site Area

7,206m2

Total Floor Area

132,424m2

Number of Floors / Building Height

29 stories above ground / 2 basement levels / 135m

Primary Use

Offices, Retail, Parking

Urban Planning /

Project Consultant

Nikken Sekkei Ltd.

Design and Supervision

Nikken Sekkei Ltd.

Construction

Obayashi Corporation

Building Management

Daiwa Life Next Co., Ltd.

Commercial Management

Sumisho Urban Development Co., Ltd.

【Facility Layout Diagram】