Obe Travel Guide
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Kurushima Strait Bridge
You can find out about the history of Imabari with a stop at Kurushima Strait Bridge. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Obe
Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Didn't use the parking, and unfortunately the pool was under renovation while we were there (too bad, it looked awesome), but really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Front desk staff were excellent (super helpful, pleasant, and professional), rooms were clean and comfortable, Japanese restaurant was ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Jr Clement Inn Imabari
Perfect place for bikers! And the free drinks and delicious breakfast were a nice surprise. The staff was also very gracious.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Shimanami PRIME HOTEL IMABARI
The spa has an amazing view, so clean and such amazing value for money!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
HOTEL OASIS - Adults Only
Good breakfast, clean room, nice staff.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Route Inn Imabari
We loved the beautiful onsen spa!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
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 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Obe
Katahara
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Katahara. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Imabari Castle and Imabari Kono Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
