Katahara Travel Guide
Imabari
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tatara Shimanami Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tatara Shimanami Park, a lovely green space in Imabari. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Kurushima Strait Outlook Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kurushima Strait Outlook Museum in Imabari. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's mountain views.
Top hotels in Katahara
Hotel Hichifuku
Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Didn't use the parking, and unfortunately the pool was under renovation while we were there (too bad, it looked awesome), but really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Front desk staff were excellent (super helpful, pleasant, and professional), rooms were clean and comfortable, Japanese restaurant was ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Jr Clement Inn Imabari
Nice very clean room. A little small but it had everything we needed. Shower was nice and powerful. Staff were of course, like all Japenese, incredibly polite. The best part was the free bar from about 5pm till I think 8pm in the lobby. We had a couple of sakis
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Shimanami PRIME HOTEL IMABARI
The spa has an amazing view, so clean and such amazing value for money!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
HOTEL OASIS - Adults Only
Good Free morning is good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Rihga Royal Hotel Niihama
Other neighbourhoods around Katahara
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 Outlook Museum or Kurushima Strait Bridge.
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.
Kanoura
Visitors to Kanoura like its beaches and parks, and Hakata Beach is a sight worth a stop.
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.
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.
