Abeno CUES TOWN is a large-scale shopping complex located in Abeno Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. It consists of two main areas: Via Abeno Walk and Abeno Q’s MALL.
The two facilities are operated and managed by several companies, including Tokyu Land Corporation, and both opened in April 2011 as part of the Abeno redevelopment project. Located next to Tennoji Station and Osaka-Abenobashi Station, the complex is highly accessible and attracts visitors from throughout Osaka Prefecture and beyond.
The name “CUES TOWN” is a play on words based on Tokyu’s Japanese pronunciation, replacing the sound “kyu” with the English letter “Q.” The word “CUE” also means a signal to begin, expressing the concept of a “town” that supports people’s everyday lives.
The concept of Abeno CUES TOWN is “URBAN RELAX STYLE.” Because the complex is located close to Osaka’s Minami entertainment district, its development places an emphasis on experiences and activities rather than shopping alone.
The facilities are designed to appeal to a wide range of visitors, from students and young adults to families, offering a combination of shopping, dining, leisure, and opportunities to spend time together.
Abeno Q’s MALL is the main shopping area, with approximately 250 stores, including Hands and Ito-Yokado.
The fourth floor features a restaurant zone called “Q’s dining,” where visitors can choose from a wide variety of restaurants and food establishments.
The complex also incorporates open-air mall-style plazas and spacious atriums filled with natural light, creating a comfortable and relaxing environment for shopping and dining.
Via Abeno Walk contains many shops that were formerly located in the Kintetsu Nishidori Shopping Association and the Abenosuji 2-chome Nishi Shopping Association.
With numerous izakaya-style restaurants and cafés, the area retains something of the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese shopping street while providing a casual place to stop for a meal, drink, or short break.
Abeno CUES TOWN is connected to several major railway lines and bus routes, making it particularly convenient to reach. The complex is approximately a 1-minute walk from several key stations.
Tennoji Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji and Tanimachi lines.
Tennoji Station on JR West’s Osaka Loop, Yamatoji, and Hanwa lines.
Osaka-Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line.
Abeno Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line.
Tennoji-Ekimae Station on the Hankai Electric Tramway Uemachi Line.
The surrounding area is home to numerous large commercial facilities, including Tennoji MIO and ABENO HARUKAS. Together with Abeno CUES TOWN, they create an area where visitors can enjoy a wide range of shopping, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing experiences.
September 2004: Tokyu Land Corporation was selected as the designated building developer.
January 2009: Construction work began.
April 2011: Via Abeno Walk and Abeno Q’s MALL opened.
October 2013: “Abeno Market Park Q’s MALL” was renamed “Abeno Q’s MALL.”
Hands
Ito-Yokado
SHIBUYA 109 ABENO
Bic Camera
UNIQLO and GU
Studio Alice
Daiso
Q’s dining restaurant zone
Komeda Coffee
Yoshinoya
Tenkaippin
Matsumoto Kiyoshi
JINS
QB House
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
Abeno CUES TOWN is a multifaceted commercial complex offering shopping, dining, and opportunities to enjoy urban culture while maintaining strong ties with the local community.
Its central location in Osaka, excellent transportation connections, and diverse selection of stores make it a convenient destination for both local residents and visitors to Osaka.
With Abeno Q’s MALL and Via Abeno Walk offering different styles of shopping and dining, Abeno CUES TOWN provides an accessible way to experience the lively urban atmosphere of the Tennoji and Abeno area.