Imabari

Travel Guide

I love countryside.
It makes me relax.
#Japan
I love countryside.
It makes me relax.
#Japan
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.

Where to stay in Imabari

Default Image

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 Hakata-Oshima Bridge or Murakami Suigun Museum.

Miyakubo
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
Default Image

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
South face stone wall, Imabari Castle

Katahara

The restaurants and museums are just a few features travelers like about Katahara. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Imabari Castle and Imabari Kono Museum are a few top places to visit.

Katahara
Default Image

Kanoura

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

Kanoura
Default Image

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 Kurushima Strait Bridge or Imabari Castle.

Obe
Imabari Kokusai Hotel

Imabari Kokusai Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2-3-4 Asahi-Cho Imabari Ehime
The price is ¥15,620 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
¥15,620
¥17,256 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Stay at this hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (474 reviews)
Excellent customer service. Well run hotel.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Jr Clement Inn Imabari

Jr Clement Inn Imabari

3.5 out of 5
2-773-9 Kitahouraicho Imabari Ehime
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥10,134 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
¥10,134
¥11,147 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Stay at this hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nankobo and Imabari Kono Museum are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (293 reviews)
Location was fabulous. Right where we dropped off our rental bikes.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Jr Clement Inn Imabari
GLAMPROOK Shimanami

GLAMPROOK Shimanami

2.5 out of 5
1006 Umashima Imabari Ehime
The price is ¥66,666 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
¥66,666
¥73,539 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Book a stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping, and climate control. Popular attractions Kurushima Strait Outlook ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The cabins are really wonderful! The view is grand. We ate delicious and beautiful meals. After riding the Shimanami Kaido the onsen felt blissful!

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

GLAMPROOK Shimanami
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.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
We absolutely loved our stay here. It was our overnight halfway thru the Shimanami Kaido and it was such a wonderful place to rest. The views and especially sunrise are without equal! We regret not being able to stay at least 2 nights. The villa is equipped with everything you need to make your own ...

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Yu-Rah
OMISHIMA SPACE HANARE

OMISHIMA SPACE HANARE

4 out of 5
1538 Kamiuracho, Amazaki Imabari Ehime
Stay at this vacation home in Imabari. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jan 2, 2026

OMISHIMA SPACE HANARE
Japanesestyle room for 4 people with kitchen and  / Imabari Ehime

Japanesestyle room for 4 people with kitchen and / Imabari Ehime

Imabari Ehime
Stay at this apartment in Imabari. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Nankobo and Imabari Kono Museum are located nearby.
Japanesestyle room for 4 people with kitchen and / Imabari Ehime
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.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Reviews of Imabari

4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
0
5 - Excellent 0%
4 - Good
1
4 - Good 100%
3 - Okay
0
3 - Okay 0%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Study public bus timetable to get around the city.

Cities near Imabari

Explore a world of travel with Expedia