Imabari

Travel Guide

A toll road rest stop in Hakata Island with a row of palm trees by the beachside and a view of the Hakata Oshima Bridge which connects Hakata Island with Oshima Island in the Shikoku Region of Japan.
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This is the view from Sunrise Itoyama, a cycling facility equipped with retal bikes, hostel, public bath and even a cafe. 

Many people who cycle across the Shimanami Kaido use this spot to rest and refuel. Isn't the view fantastic?
View from Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, part of Shimanami-kaido that connects Onomichi (Hiroshima prefecture) with Imabari (Ehime prefecture).

Many people ride bikes across these bridges and explore the little islands in between.
The beautiful entrance gate into Oyamazumi Shrine, made from camphorwood.

Oyamazumi Shrine is located on Omishima, one of the islands   in the Seto Inland Sea between Hiroshima prefecture and Ehime Prefecture.

How to get there: On the Shimanami Kaido Highway by car or local bus.

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Where to stay in Imabari

South face stone wall, Imabari Castle

Katahara

The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Katahara. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Imabari Castle and Imabari Kono Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.

Katahara
The beautiful entrance gate into Oyamazumi Shrine, made from camphorwood.

Oyamazumi Shrine is located on Omishima, one of the islands   in the Seto Inland Sea between Hiroshima prefecture and Ehime Prefecture.

How to get there: On the Shimanami Kaido Highway by car or local bus.

Miyaura

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Miyaura. You might want to make time for a stop at Omishima Museum of Art or Omishima Fuji Park.

Miyaura
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Kanoura

Visitors to Kanoura like its beaches and parks, and Hakata Beach is a sight worth a stop.

Kanoura
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Inokuchi

Inokuchi is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Imabari area, you might plan a trip to Tatara Shimanami Park or Omishima Fuji Park.

Inokuchi
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Miyakubo

Miyakubo is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Imabari area, you might plan a trip to Murakami Suigun Museum or Hakata-Oshima Bridge.

Miyakubo
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Obe

Obe is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Imabari area, you might plan a trip to Imabari Castle or Itoyama Park.

Obe
Imabari Kokusai Hotel

Imabari Kokusai Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2-3-4 Asahi-Cho Imabari Ehime
The price is S$146 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
S$146
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (490 reviews)
This hotel is located in one of the greatest shipyard company town. They provide good services at an affordable price.

Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026

Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Jr Clement Inn Imabari

Jr Clement Inn Imabari

3.5 out of 5
2-773-9 Kitahouraicho Imabari Ehime
The price is S$96 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
S$96
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nankobo and Imabari Kono Museum are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (305 reviews)
Old fashioned,

Reviewed on 17 Jan, 2026

Jr Clement Inn Imabari
Shimanami PRIME HOTEL IMABARI

Shimanami PRIME HOTEL IMABARI

3 out of 5
4-chome-6 Tokiwacho Imabari Ehime
The price is S$107 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
S$107
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Imabari Kono Museum and Nankobo are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
After a couple of days wending my way from Onomichi to Imabari on the Shimanami Kaido the Shimanami Prime Hotel Imabari proved to be a great choice for my final night in the Seto Inland Sea area. It’s conveniently located just a short walk from the Imabari train station where both the regular bike ...

Reviewed on 23 Dec, 2025

Shimanami PRIME HOTEL IMABARI
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Yu-Rah

Yu-Rah

2.5 out of 5
6558-6 Imabari Ehime Prefecture
Stay at this villa in Imabari. Enjoy free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakata Beach and Hakata-Oshima Bridge are located nearby.
Yu-Rah
OMISHIMA SPACE HANARE

OMISHIMA SPACE HANARE

4 out of 5
1538 Kamiuracho, Amazaki Imabari Ehime
Stay at this holiday home in Imabari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tatara Shimanami Park and Omishima Fuji Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Host was lovely and welcoming on our arrival, house was very clean and had all the facilities we needed for an overnight stay while cycling the Shimanani Kaido trail. Because of the holidays, there was not much open for dinner nearby, but we were notified in advance so that we could get dinner groceries ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026

OMISHIMA SPACE HANARE
SANTE 4073 STAY & SAUNA HAKATA ISLAND 1

SANTE 4073 STAY & SAUNA HAKATA ISLAND 1

3.5 out of 5
74-3, Arouzu Imabari Ehime
Stay at this holiday home in Imabari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nankobo and Imabari Kono Museum are located ...
SANTE 4073 STAY & SAUNA HAKATA ISLAND 1
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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