Mitarai

Travel Guide

A coastal town with traditional houses, a lighthouse, and a forested island in the background.
A coastal village with traditional houses, a river, and green hills in the background.
A coastal town with houses, a lighthouse, and a bay surrounded by hills.
A traditional street with buildings featuring tiled roofs and wooden structures.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden exterior, and red lanterns.

Discover the charm of Mitarai and its nearby islands, featuring art, cycling routes, and opportunities for leisurely exploration.

Mitarai is known for its access to various nearby attractions and natural features. You can visit the Omishima Museum of Art and explore the scenic beauty of Omishima Island. For outdoor activities, the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road offers a great route for cycling enthusiasts. Additionally, the Kurushima Strait Bridge provides a modern engineering marvel worth seeing. Nearby parks, such as Omishima Fuji Park, are also popular for leisurely strolls and enjoying the landscape.

Make sure to discover the nearby areas around Mitarai, each offering unique experiences. Imabari is known for outdoor, family-friendly activities, featuring places like the Imabari Ichihiro Museum and Tatara Shimanami Park. Another nearby area, Osakikamijima, is recognized for its cultural and outdoor experiences, making it a good spot for those interested in local traditions and nature. Mukuna also shares a focus on outdoor adventures, providing additional options for exploration.

The best time to visit Mitarai is from August to October, when the weather is warm, mostly dry, and often sunny. Although June to August can be wetter, the overall demand for visitors remains steady throughout the year. You may find it quieter from November to January, allowing for a more relaxed experience in this region.

Imabari Kokusai Hotel

Imabari Kokusai Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2-3-4 Asahi-Cho Imabari Ehime
$97 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$108 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Stay at this hotel in Imabari. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (626 reviews)
"Desperately in need of an update. Lobby gives a spectacular impression but carpeting, walls and headboards were definitely close to intolerable."

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2026

Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Business Hotel Goto

Business Hotel Goto

2.5 out of 5
1-4-25 Chuo Kure Hiroshima
Fully refundable
$34 nightly
The price is $38 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$38 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Stay at this hotel in Kure. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions JMSDF Kure Museum and Yamato Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (389 reviews)
"It’s excelent condition"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

Business Hotel Goto
Hiroshima Airport Hotel

Hiroshima Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
64-25 Zennyuji Hongo-cho Mihara Hiroshima-ken
$104 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$114 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Mihara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (706 reviews)
"Por el precio el hot l fue muy bueno"

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2026

Hiroshima Airport Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Yu-Rah

Yu-Rah

2.5 out of 5
6558-6 Imabari Ehime Prefecture
Stay at this villa in Imabari. Enjoy free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hakata Beach and Hakata-Oshima Bridge are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
"This villa was hands down the best accommodation of our entire Japan trip. If you are traveling the Shimanami Kaido, do yourself a favor and book this absolute perfection of a stay. Here is why it stands out: • Phenomenal island views: The landscape from the property is stunning, and you can take ..."

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

Yu-Rah
nagi-setouchi

nagi-setouchi

4 out of 5
2341-1 Toyohamacho Oaza Toyoshima Kure Hiroshima
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kure. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Kenminnohama Hot Spring and Rantokaku ...
nagi-setouchi
Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya

Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya

Imabari Ehime
Stay at this vacation home in Imabari. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tatara Shimanami Park and Omishima Fuji Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Great experience in this trip. Traditional Japanese style, cozy spaces and friendly staff. Great restaurant call Kuroshio about 15 minutes walk to countryside road but also fun experience. We were staying during Cycling trip, if you are more than group of 6, I recommend a lot. Oh one more, I had ..."

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2026

Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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