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.
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
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 26 Oct 2025
Jr Clement Inn Imabari
Breakfast was very good, much more than we expected.
Reviewed on 31 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 Route Inn Imabari
We loved the beautiful onsen spa!
Reviewed on 26 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 Jul 2025
Hotel HORAIRE Saijo
the hotel is place just near the jr station that made a good point
Reviewed on 19 Aug 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.
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.
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.
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.
