Title: Imabari Travel Guide: Best of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Imabari](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Hotels.d6342593.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Imabari](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Holiday-Rentals.d6342593.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Imabari Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Imabari.d6342593.Car-Hire-Guide)[Imabari Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari.d6342593.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Imabari Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![I love countryside. It makes me relax. #Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342593/598022c1-349f-4f07-b706-ed761ffd1ae7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I love countryside. It makes me relax. #Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342593/598022c1-349f-4f07-b706-ed761ffd1ae7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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?](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342593/d8ca2d20-3562-4a67-a666-bfac2f8c1858.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342593/3bf461ee-e8e1-47a6-bd9b-c5c3796eb425.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342593/338566a8-f2ad-4a07-a90b-62f2fde9f0f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Imabari Where to stay Things to do Reviews ### Where to stay in Imabari ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342593/338566a8-f2ad-4a07-a90b-62f2fde9f0f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Miyaura.dx3000750032) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miyakubo.dx3000750031) ![South face stone wall, Imabari Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/74ef053b-5b19-424b-987b-c0e83ac3db23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Kurushima Strait Bridge, a few notable attractions nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Katahara.dx3000750022) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kikuma If you're spending some time in Kikuma, you might consider exploring the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kikuma.dx3000729092) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Inokuchi.dx3000729078) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kanoura Visitors to Kanoura like its beaches and parks, and Hakata Beach is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Kanoura.dx3000750021) - Top hotels in Imabari - Top Holiday Rentals in Imabari ![Imabari Kokusai Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9770000/9761000/9760932/32f88bbd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Imabari Kokusai Hotel 2-3-4 Asahi-Cho Imabari Ehime £96 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (480 reviews) Excellent customer service. Well run hotel. Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=9760932&PinnedHotelID=9760932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342593) ![Jr Clement Inn Imabari](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68695100/68695081/3244486f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jr Clement Inn Imabari 2-773-9 Kitahouraicho Imabari Ehime £52 15 Feb - 16 Feb Stay at this hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nankobo and Imabari Kono Museum are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews) Location was fabulous. Right where we dropped off our rental bikes. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=68695081&PinnedHotelID=68695081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342593) ![GLAMPROOK Shimanami](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83460000/83451200/83451110/a3503d5a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GLAMPROOK Shimanami 1006 Umashima Imabari Ehime Stay at this all-inclusive hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping and climate control. Popular attractions Kurushima Strait Outlook Museum ... 10/10 Exceptional! (5 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! 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Popular attractions Hakata Beach and Hakata-Oshima Bridge are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 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 11 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Hotels-Yu-Rah.h102668086.Hotel-Information) ![OMISHIMA SPACE HANARE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118230000/118227000/118226902/e9a1f6a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### OMISHIMA SPACE HANARE 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Hotels-OMISHIMA-SPACE-HANARE.h118226902.Hotel-Information) ![Japanesestyle room for 4 people with kitchen and / Imabari Ehime](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63077800/63077753/aa2fe8fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Japanesestyle room for 4 people with kitchen and / Imabari Ehime Imabari Ehime Stay at this apartment in Imabari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Nankobo and Imabari Kono Museum are located nearby. 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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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342593/338566a8-f2ad-4a07-a90b-62f2fde9f0f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oyamazumi Shrine Oyamazumi Shrine is just one of the places to see in Imabari, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oyamazumi-Shrine-Miyaura.d553248621532769828.Attraction) #### Omishima Museum of Art You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Omishima Museum of Art during your trip to Imabari. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Omishima-Museum-Of-Art-Imabari.d553248621532769827.Attraction) #### Hakata-Oshima Bridge You can learn about the history of Imabari with a visit to Hakata-Oshima Bridge. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hakata-Oshima-Bridge-Imabari.d553248621532769831.Attraction) #### Omishima Fuji Park Explore the great outdoors at Omishima Fuji Park, a lovely green space in Imabari. Wander the marina or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Omishima-Fuji-Park-Imabari.d553248621562272348.Attraction) #### Imabari Castle 5/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Imabari when you spend time at Imabari Castle. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Castle-Imabari.d553248621532769807.Attraction) #### Imabari Ichihiro You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Imabari Ichihiro during your travels in Imabari. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Ichihiro-Imabari.d553248621532770158.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49632311/eea92187-7fc1-4431-80eb-66b003e0f885.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island £119 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/takehara-historical-townscape-rabbit-island.a49632311.activity-details) ![Onomichi and Ikuchijima Island Tour Temples Ropeway and Ferry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49982291/6d65c385-62cc-478b-b682-470acbab70fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Onomichi and Ikuchijima Island Tour Temples Ropeway and Ferry £119 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/onomichi-and-ikuchijima-island-tour-temples-ropeway-and-ferry.a49982291.activity-details) [See all activities in Imabari](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Imabari.d6342593.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Imabari 4 Top destination 5 - Excellent 0 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ## Cities near Imabari ![Matsuyama which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/7f653b06-75b1-468b-87d0-8fb2d2129f34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matsuyama ![A-Bomb Dome](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128225/379efbba-31bf-45f7-99b2-bfbfb31a9436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hiroshima ![Takehara](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6250104/57f0ac2d-475e-43e5-bb24-cb8aebdd5d3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Takehara ![Downtown of Fukuyama in the back and Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342809/bbd5c5da-d7a2-48fa-9ada-16be4afb45d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [YOSHIFUMI OGISO](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2612404?with_photo_id=120990518) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Kamijima - Cities near Imabari - Places of interest [Matsuyama](https://expedia.co.uk/Matsuyama.dx2489)[Hiroshima](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima.dx6128225)[Takehara](https://expedia.co.uk/Takehara.dx6250104)[Kamijima](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamijima.dx6342809)[Toon](https://expedia.co.uk/Toon.dx6346200)[Tsukura](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsukura.dx3000729160) - [Murakami Suigun Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Murakami-Suigun-Museum-Imabari.d553248621532769830.Attraction) - [Setonaikai National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Setonaikai-National-Park-Japan.d6006489.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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