Location: Imabari
Top Things to do in Imabari
10 Things to Do in Imabari That You Shouldn't Miss
Imabari is a city in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is the second largest city in Ehime Prefecture.
Following a recent merger, as of January 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 172,384 and population density of 410.87 persons per km².
Restaurants in Imabari
1. Mt. Kiro Observatory Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By BertSG - Singapore
One would need a set of wheels to get here. An easy drive just off the highway and it well worth the while. Majestic views of the Bridges and looking back at Imabari, Shikoku.
We have seen the views at Mt Inasa in Nagasaki, Mt Moiwa in Sapporo and this view at Mt Kirosan is no less enjoyable. We were here in the day and couple of local tourist buses make their way here to.
Simply memorable
2. Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Mark A - Queenstown, New Zealand
Driving across was a pretty cool experience, the bridge was not only spectacular but was so easy to drive across, take care though I did see an unmarked police car pull someone over, plenty of photos and videos can be taken by passengers whilst driving over this marvellous structure.
3. Oyamazumi Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By n2history - St. Louis, MO
I stopped at the Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island while biking the Shimanami route from Onomichi to Imabari. Someone at the Onomichi U2 told me that this shrine is very important and was a place I must visit. She said that before the new highway, it was not so easy to reach. Stopping here means does mean a 12 km detour (following the "Island Explorer" road markers) from the Shimanami route.
The grounds here are peaceful and provide a relaxing space. A very large tree occupies the grounds in front of the shrine. Fortunately, trinket sales are carried out in the tourist rest center beyond the shrine.
4. Imabari Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By mat_mak - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
This castle main building was closed for a holiday when I visited there in year-end season. I accessed into walled courtyard of the castle. I saw appearance of the castle. Then I visited a shrine which was next to the castle, and then I prayed. The castle was built in 1602 by a local lord, but it was rebuilt in 2007 due to a badly-damaged by fire in 1871. Walls were painted with white mortar, and it looked new.
5. Michi-no-Eki Imabari City Tatara Shimanami Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Close to Omishima IC. Find a variety of souvenirs. dry foods and seasonal oranges. You can enjoy a Japanese-style meal of pried seven band groupir with a stunning view of Tatara Bridge.
Reviewed By n2history - St. Louis, MO
Unlike the parks on nearby Islands along the Shimanami Kaido, this park seemed to be mostly gift shop, restaurant, and trinket/food stalls. There is a grassy area next to the sea, but few options to sit and enjoy. If you are biking the Shimanami, you can find a Circle K and a few other small markets about 1 km north of this park by following the "Island Explorer" route. There are good sea views but not many services to the south as you continue the bike route.
6. Towel Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By htodd503 - Portland, Oregon
There is a nice museum but it was not entirely towel-related (the main exhibits were Moomin and hang when we went) which were actually pretty interesting exhibits, just off-topic. Most of the towel-related items were the shops. The museum was also out of the way.
7. Kurushima Straits Observation Hall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By shankark - kuala lumpur
It was a step drove up to the Observatory tower. But once you are there the view is worth the effort. Good view of Imabari the bridge and the inland sea.
8. Itoyama Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By お遍路さん京都市 - 京都市
日本三大潮流のひとつ、来島海峡を一望出来る。豪壮な橋も、しまなみ海道も・・瀬戸内海の島々も・・・公園としては極めて眺望のいい場所でした。展望館も展望台もある。駐車場もあって無料。ここからは最大時速約１８ｋｍとも云われている潮流が見える。広くて実際にはなかなか確認出来ないが、船舶等が流されているのを見ると潮流が体感出来る。何でも無料の良心的なのが良い。ここが今治市なんだと云うのはゆるきゃらの「バリーさん」の看板ですぐに解った。このゆるきゃら、可愛いですね。今治のホテルのロビーにも巨大な人形が置いてあったけど。
9. Murakami Suigun Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
10. Texport Imabari
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By jeni_hk - Hong Kong, China
Imabari is famous for its towels. The region where the towels are made has soft water from the Mountains which basically does not contain heavy metals, and this gives Imabari towels the reputation of its high quality.
Texport Imabari was kind of a let-down for us though. Whilst there was a good selection of different styles and sizes of towels, perhaps it was not quite apparent to the naked eye how these towels were of superior quality. Prices were also relatively steep. We did not buy anything, but swung by the big supermarket opposite Texport where we did some serious snack shopping.
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