Title: Namikata Travel Guide: Best of Namikata, Imabari Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Namikata](https://expedia.co.uk/Namikata-Hotels.d3000750037.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Namikata](https://expedia.co.uk/Namikata-Holiday-Rentals.d3000750037.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Namikata Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Namikata.d3000750037.Car-Hire-Guide)[Namikata Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Namikata.d3000750037.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Namikata Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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) ![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) ![Hatsu-hinode, the tradition of waking up early on New Years Day to watch the first sunrise of the year, is still popular in Japan. Some climb mountains, others go to the shore, or people in the city watch from their balconies or from towers. If you are in the Imabari area, Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise above the Seto Inland Sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342593/c90cba94-7992-4925-9299-8f03aad4f0ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Under the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, which leads you to Onomichi in Hiroshima from Imabari. It's a great path for cycling, with amazing views of the Seto Inland Sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342593/c1ea4f69-ff0d-41f5-b55e-604470fc20b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Namikata Things to do - Top hotels in Namikata - Top Holiday Rentals in Namikata ![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 16 Feb - 17 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=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=9760932&PinnedHotelID=9760932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750037) ![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 £53 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=3000750037) ![NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37160000/37153600/37153596/2245154e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town 1-4-16 Honmachi Takehara Hiroshima £328 12 Feb - 13 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this inn in Takehara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Takehara Museum of History and Folklore and Chigiri Island ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) Ama,ing town and hotel experience Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=37153596&PinnedHotelID=37153596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000750037) [See all 82 properties in Namikata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000750037) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102670000/102668100/102668086/ed2e4a7e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yu-Rah 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! (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) ![nagi-setouchi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104970000/104966600/104966599/ae4d2c7e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### nagi-setouchi 2341-1 Toyohamacho Oaza Toyoshima Kure Hiroshima Stay at this holiday home in Kure. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kenminnohama Hot Spring and Rantokaku Art Museum are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews) 娘家族と全員で9人とワンコ1匹で宿泊しました。9人での真夏の旅行は、初めてで…とにかくワンコも泊まれる一棟貸しを探して、こちらにおじゃましました。 島なので、海水浴もサイコーのロケーションで、砂浜もサラサラきれいだし、無料シャワーもあり、孫たちは大興奮でした。 お部屋は、設備とか細部にまでオーナーのこだわり満載の、至れり尽せりで、アイデアいっぱいでした。エアコンバリバリ効かせてくれてたので、ずっと涼しかったです。 とてもセンス良いお宿です。 食事は、BBQとモーニングをお願いしました。その日採れた新鮮な魚介類やお肉、ご飯は炊いておむすびを作りました。おなかいっぱいです。モーニングは、近くのカフェから。 ... Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima-Hotels-Nagi-Setouchi.h104966599.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) [See all properties in Namikata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000750037&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Namikata hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000750037&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000750037&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000750037&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000750037&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000750037&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000750037&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### 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 Namikata](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Namikata.d3000750037.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Namikata - Places of interest - [Setonaikai National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Setonaikai-National-Park-Japan.d6006489.Attraction) - [Chigiri Island ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chigiri-Island-Hiroshima.d3000729060.Attraction) - [Murakami Suigun Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Murakami-Suigun-Museum-Imabari.d553248621532769830.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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