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.
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.
Activities
Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island
Luxury tour to Iya Valley's Kazurabashi and Oboke gorge by boat
Our pick of the best Katahara Hotel Deals
Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Unexpected large size room in Japan. Very impressive!!
Reviewed on 19 Sept 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
Shimanami PRIME HOTEL IMABARI
All around an excellent hotel. Impressed by the quality of everything and professionalism of the staff.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
HOTEL OASIS - Adults Only
My favorite
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Hotel Route Inn Imabari
Friendly and helpful front desk; Clean property all around; Nice spa, just the right size.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Niihama Ekimae
We only stayed one night as a stop over. Ice was available in Lobby. The location is next to the station.
Reviewed on 29 July 2025
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 Bridge or Imabari Castle.
Behu
Travellers like the parks in Behu, and Setonaikai National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Kikuma
Travellers like the parks in Kikuma, and Setonaikai National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kanoura
Visitors to Kanoura like its beaches and parks, and Hakata Beach is a sight worth a stop.
