Katahara
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 studying the exhibits at Omishima Museum of Art in 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Experience Meditation at Shounji Temple, Takehara Tadanoumi
Takehara Historical Townscape & Rabbit Island
Onomichi and Ikuchijima Island Tour Temples Ropeway and Ferry
Top hotels in Katahara
Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Jr Clement Inn Imabari
Old fashioned,
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
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
Shimanami PRIME HOTEL IMABARI
After a couple of days wending my way from Onomichi to Imabari on the Shimanami Kaido the Shimanami Prime Hotel Imabari proved to be a great choice for my final night in the Seto Inland Sea area. It’s conveniently located just a short walk from the Imabari train station where both the regular bike ...
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
GLAMPROOK Shimanami
The cabins are really wonderful! The view is grand. We ate delicious and beautiful meals. After riding the Shimanami Kaido the onsen felt blissful!
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
SOIL Setoda
The staff were pleasant. The room was down a dark alley and tricky to find. In a separate building two blocks from the main accommodations. There was a septic smell which took four hours to disappear! The room was unfinished plywood, difficult to figure out the heating system. Not impressed!
Reviewed on Nov 5, 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 Imabari Castle or Kurushima Strait Outlook Museum.
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.
