Kanoura Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Kurushima Strait Bridge
You can find out about the history of Shomi with a stop at Kurushima Strait Bridge. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

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.
Hakata Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Hakata Beach during your travels in Imabari? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Activities

Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island

Luxury tour to Iya Valley's Kazurabashi and Oboke gorge by boat
Our pick of the best Kanoura Hotel Deals

Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Unexpected large size room in Japan. Very impressive!!
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Green Hill Hotel Onomichi
Good
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Jr Clement Inn Imabari
A great spot to stay after the Shimanami Kaido. Very helpful staff. My room was small but sufficient and I had a rack to hang my bike on the wall.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Hiroshima Airport Hotel
The airport shuttle came within 5 min after request. Very attentive and professional staff. Room was superb. Wish I could stay longer. Received meal ticket for dinner due to early flight next day.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Onomichi Royal Hotel
The view was amazing, staff was great. We really wnjoyed the lou ge for guests and also used the laundry area. Room had everything we needed and more. Definetely recommend this location.
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

onomichi club
Fantastic minimalist style hotel overlooking the harbour. Great views from bar and main rooms. On site onsen! The food is absolutely amazing - proper local foods beautifully prepared and presented. Treat yourself to dinner and a breakfast. And the staff are wonderful. Note you will need to use a ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kanoura

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.

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.

Igura
Igura 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 Omishima Museum of Art or Omishima Fuji Park.

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.

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.

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.
