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 ![Photo by Nana Ishii](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d62b7b384d5c07e75f8879e15df883e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Nana Ishii](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d62b7b384d5c07e75f8879e15df883e8.jpg) ![Photo by Kaori](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e0eedb90cc7d1c377507d82d6562bae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kaori](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e0eedb90cc7d1c377507d82d6562bae1.jpg) ![Photo by Kaori](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b731f24dcdd0bffbfe086decde307f07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kaori](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b731f24dcdd0bffbfe086decde307f07.jpg) ![Photo by Kaori](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f4989e018ee252b3de55ceb7fa9fc191.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kaori](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f4989e018ee252b3de55ceb7fa9fc191.jpg) ![Photo by Kaori](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2029dbe720cdc32ac3ffe923881d47be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kaori](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2029dbe720cdc32ac3ffe923881d47be.jpg) ## Visit Imabari Where to stay Things to do Reviews ### Where to stay in Imabari ![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://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b731f24dcdd0bffbfe086decde307f07.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) ![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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/83219f4efae6e0b7d6fe5cc3d51bfb49.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 Outlook Museum, 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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Obe.dx3000729124) - 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 £94 21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026 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! (461 reviews) Excellent customer service. Well run hotel. Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%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 £58 25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026 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! (288 reviews) Location was fabulous. Right where we dropped off our rental bikes. Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=68695081&PinnedHotelID=68695081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342593) ![Shimanami PRIME HOTEL IMABARI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103990000/103989700/103989691/2b6ea9ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shimanami PRIME HOTEL IMABARI 4-chome-6 Tokiwacho Imabari Ehime 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (87 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 ... 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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 11 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Hotels-Yu-Rah.h102668086.Hotel-Information) ![SANTE 4073 STAY & SAUNA HAKATA ISLAND 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117390000/117382600/117382556/36df503e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SANTE 4073 STAY & SAUNA HAKATA ISLAND 1 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 ... 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Discover the area's countryside and mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari-Ichihiro-Imabari.d553248621532770158.Attraction) ![Imabari Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a6d8d75f785442a221b2f12086c4a805.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Imabari Castle 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) ![Oyamazumi Shrine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b731f24dcdd0bffbfe086decde307f07.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) ![Kurushima Strait Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7ec0b5e051b8c730d37ba1d873409000.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kurushima Strait Bridge You can find out about the history of Imabari with a stop at Kurushima Strait Bridge. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kurushima-Strait-Bridge-Imabari.d553248621573139891.Attraction) ![Murakami Suigun Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6bb0ebfe53e8640cc2df071e61281ca5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murakami Suigun Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Murakami Suigun Museum during your trip to Imabari. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murakami-Suigun-Museum-Imabari.d553248621532769830.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) ### 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 £122 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 £122 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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/465000/465851-Matsuyama-Ehime.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matsuyama ![A-Bomb Dome](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/108000/108922-A-Bomb-Dome.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hiroshima ![Takehara](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/458000/458648-Takehara.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Takehara ![Photo "Kamijima" by YOSHIFUMI OGISO (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/f7af1bf2cb88022e5e235fd6277c735f.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) ([CC BY-SA](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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