Popular places to visit

Imabari Castle
Learn about the local history of Imabari with a stop 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 exploring the galleries in Imabari Ichihiro during your trip to Imabari. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.

Kurushima Strait Bridge
You can find out about the history of Shomi with a visit to 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 exploring the galleries in Murakami Suigun Museum during your travels in Imabari. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Omishima Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Omishima Museum of Art in Imabari. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops while you're in the area.
Katahara Hotel Deals

Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Very well maintained beautiful older property, marble and granite floors and walls, large bedrooms very clean and comfortable beds. Will stay here again next year.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 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 Oct 22, 2025

Shimanami PRIME HOTEL IMABARI
All around an excellent hotel. Impressed by the quality of everything and professionalism of the staff.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Hotel Route Inn Imabari
Friendly and helpful front desk; Clean property all around; Nice spa, just the right size.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 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 Jul 29, 2025

Hotel HORAIRE Saijo
the hotel is place just near the jr station that made a good point
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025
Other neighborhoods 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
Travelers 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
Travelers 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.





