🏨 Imabari International Hotel

The Imabari International Hotel, located in Ehime Prefecture, is the largest hotel in the Shikoku region in terms of the number of guest rooms. The main building, standing 23 stories tall, can be seen from almost every corner of Imabari City and has become an iconic structure of the city. The hotel is conveniently located, just a 10-minute walk from JR Imabari Station and a 15-minute drive from the Sunrise Seto Mountain. The Sunrise Seto Mountain is the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido cycling route on the Ehime side. All guest rooms are over 27.7 square meters in size, providing ample space to bring bicycles into the rooms. In addition to Western and Japanese-style rooms, there are also hybrid rooms that combine both styles, allowing for flexible choices. The hotel features a total of 7 restaurants and bars, where guests can enjoy Japanese, Chinese, or Western cuisine based on different occasions and preferences. In the evening, guests can admire the beautiful night view of Imabari City from the rooftop observation lounge "Lounge 23" and the sky bar "TOP HAT." Additionally, there are large public baths, outdoor baths using natural hot springs, and saunas, all designed to provide a soothing experience for guests to relieve the fatigue from cycling and traveling.

It is very suitable as a base for the Shimakaze Kaido cycling tour, allowing bicycles to be brought into the guest rooms. There are seven restaurants and bars offering Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisine. The facilities include a large public bath, an outdoor bath using natural hot springs, and a sauna, all providing therapeutic effects.