Title: Katahara Travel Guide: Best of Katahara, Imabari Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Katahara](https://expedia.co.uk/Katahara-Hotels.d3000750022.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Katahara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Katahara.d3000750022.Car-Hire-Guide)[Katahara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Katahara.d3000750022.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Katahara Travel Guide ## Imabari ![South face stone wall, Imabari Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/74ef053b-5b19-424b-987b-c0e83ac3db23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/74ef053b-5b19-424b-987b-c0e83ac3db23.jpg) by [Reggaeman](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Reggaeman) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![South face stone wall, Imabari Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/74ef053b-5b19-424b-987b-c0e83ac3db23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/74ef053b-5b19-424b-987b-c0e83ac3db23.jpg) by [Reggaeman](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Reggaeman) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Imabari Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/17af0236-7986-4cb4-8986-6e2b25997d61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/17af0236-7986-4cb4-8986-6e2b25997d61.jpg) by [Reggaeman](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Reggaeman) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Imabari Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/8a4eb93d-035a-4329-b7d7-e2a04198b092.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/8a4eb93d-035a-4329-b7d7-e2a04198b092.jpg) by [Reggaeman](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Reggaeman) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![水堀越しの今治城](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/7ed12d76-fc10-4b49-b63f-f0626537aa0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000750022/7ed12d76-fc10-4b49-b63f-f0626537aa0a.jpg) by [Takashi.koike](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Takashi.koike) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## Visit Katahara Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Imabari travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Imabari.dx6342593) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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=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) --- ## Top hotels in Katahara ![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 £82 11 Mar - 12 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! (480 reviews) Excellent customer service. Well run hotel. Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=9760932&PinnedHotelID=9760932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750022) ![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 £54 10 Mar - 11 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 ... 9/10 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=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=68695081&PinnedHotelID=68695081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750022) ![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! (90 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=103989691&PinnedHotelID=103989691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750022) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=103989691&PinnedHotelID=103989691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750022) ![SOIL Setoda](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103440000/103433400/103433394/bb60bf93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SOIL Setoda 254-2 Setodacho Setoda Onomichi Hiroshima £91 9 Feb - 10 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this guesthouse in Onomichi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art and Tatara Shimanami ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews) Every thing was great. Room lighting is very dim. Toilet button was not working. Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=103433394&PinnedHotelID=103433394&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750022) ![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! Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=83451110&PinnedHotelID=83451110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750022) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=83451110&PinnedHotelID=83451110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750022) ![Daichoso](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17500000/17497600/17497551/86434702_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Daichoso 2-5-1 Koura-cho Imabari Ehime-ken £162 15 Feb - 16 Feb Stay at this guesthouse in Imabari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Itoyama Park and Kurushima Strait Outlook Museum ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (87 reviews) Wonderful small hotel with amazing food. We came here for the biking and loved this hotel. It’s not easy to get to by public transport. You’ll want a taxi. The rooms are nice and large by Japan standards. The food was amazing. You don’t pick from a menu but they serve many different kinds of food. It is seafood focused. So if you don’t ... Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=17497551&PinnedHotelID=17497551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750022) [See all 91 properties in Katahara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000750022) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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) ![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) ### 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) ### 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) ![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) ### 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) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Katahara Travel Guide ![](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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