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From the moment we were picked up, the hospitality had already begun. We were completely satisfied with everything—from the guidance along the way to the warm welcome after arrival. Of course, we also enjoyed delicious meals. In the morning, we woke up to a ship’s whistle. The ever-changing view of the tides was truly soothing. We would love to visit again in another season.

The Room was clean, the breakfast was delicious, and the large public bath was great. However, since there was only one elevator, it got very crowded during peak check-in and check-out times, and we sometimes had to wait quite a while, which was a bit inconvenient. Also, the hallway was hot—I wish there had been air conditioning in the corridors as well. Still, considering the value for money, it’s an excellent Hotel! I’d love to stay here again when I visit Imabari.

The sashimi platter was served from the start, and there was an excellent selection of Ehime’s local dishes—everything was delicious. They also offered sake tasting samples, and the two friends I invited were very happy as well. As with Okunoshima where I stayed recently, Kyukamura doesn’t provide lots of towels like a Hotel: one bath towel per person, plus one brand-new Kyukamura face towel per person (in a bag). There was also one face towel in the washroom. Even hand towels would be fine, but it would be helpful to have three in the washroom for our group; I can accept not having spare bath towels.

The parking lot is spacious, so there's no need to worry about parking even if you check in late. The Room and Facility were excellent, allowing for a comfortable stay. I would love to use this place again if I have the chance.

After having lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant on Hakatajima Island along the Shimanami Kaido, I visited two of the extra temples associated with Temple No. 88 before checking in. The display of miniature ship replicas is wonderful—perfect for a shipbuilding town. The bathroom fixtures are also set up to international standards, and it was fun that the faucet handles are reversed. I was also happy to find authentic Chinese cuisine on B1F at reasonable prices for dinner. This is probably my fifth stay here.

Not only is it close to JR Imabari Station, it is also the final stop of the Shimanami Kaido bus from Fukuyama, making it very convenient for getting around. There is also a large, popular spa nearby for cyclists, and discount coupons are available. I would love to stay here again as a base for exploring the Shimanami Kaido.

I had an important engagement and stopped by your city for the first time in four years on my way back from a business trip, and stayed one night. Because I felt more wear and tear than expected at the flagship Hotel where I stayed on my previous visit, I was looking for another option in the convenient city center when I found this Hotel. It is close to the station, with easy access to limousine buses, local buses, and taxis, so I hardly felt any of the transportation inconvenience that can be common in regional cities. As it is newly opened, the Room was clean, and the view from my Room—overlooking the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and all of Imabari—was wonderful. (It would have been even better if the windows were a bit larger.) Breakfast offered a relatively wide selection and tasted good as well, and I also really appreciated the complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on a hot day. The large public bath was spacious and clean, and being able to gaze at the night view through a large, beautiful window helped me unwind from the day’s fatigue and feel refreshed. It’s great that Imabari now has such a good Hotel. One point to note—not as something good or bad—is that there seem to be many international guests. I work in an international field so it didn’t bother me at all, but some people may feel unsettled seeing many overseas visitors in places like the lobby or large public bath in a regional city like Imabari. That said, during my stay there were no guests with poor manners.

The meals were exceptionally delicious and luxurious. Choosing this option was absolutely the right decision! The room was clean, and a Dyson humidifier was provided, so I stayed very comfortably. The amenities were well stocked, and I was happy they had Sekkisei. There were many kinds of bath salts, and it was fun choosing one. All the towels—even the hand towels served with meals—were Imabari towels. At the vending machines on the 4th floor, you could buy beer, chu-hai, and highballs in addition to soft drinks. When I visit again, I’d love to stay here again—it’s an Accommodation I’d also recommend to others.

In spring, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom around the Accommodation and at the Kurushima Kaikyo Observatory, making it truly beautiful. From the Japanese-style Room, the large windows were wonderful—you could even enjoy an ocean view while lying on the futon—and the Room amenities and equipment showed thoughtful attention to detail. Needless to say, the food was outstanding! All of the staff were kind and very pleasant, too. Next time—whether for a celebration, an anniversary, or simply to refresh—I want to find any excuse to stay here again.

They have both standard Rooms and a capsule floor with semi-private pods, so I stayed on the capsule floor for something different. Since it was a weekday, there was no one in the row next to me—nice and quiet.\n\nOn the same floor as the front desk, the indoor bath, drink corner, and massage chairs were all close by, which actually felt very convenient.\n\nThey even served jakoten as a late-night snack and offered a welcome drink—overall, the service was quite good.\n\nAfter enjoying both the indoor bath and the massage chairs, I went to sleep. They also lend out pillows. The capsule itself was very comfortable.\n\nBreakfast was buffet-style. With curry and sausages available, that alone is perfect for me. They also had granola.\n\nThere’s only a Hotel and a convenience store nearby, but they lend bicycles for free, so I could easily ride to a supermarket that’s a bit farther away.

We stayed for one night; the hot spring was outstanding, and the building was well maintained and very clean. Even though we chose the standard meal course, it was excellent and more than filling.

My spouse and I stayed in a Deluxe Double. The bed was spacious enough for the average Japanese build, and we slept very well. There are vending machines inside the Hotel, where you can also buy alcohol and simple snacks. As for parking, the space next to the Hotel is narrow and fills up quickly, but there is a slightly larger area about one block away. I had been worried after checking Street View whether there really was free parking, so it would be nice if the website provided clearer guidance. However, when we parked on the street that day and asked at the front desk, they kindly showed us where to go, so it wasn’t an issue. It’s a very typical Business Hotel, and it was comfortable. If I had to mention one downside: because the TV is fixed to the wall and its HDMI port is only accessible from behind (so I couldn’t reach it), I wasn’t able to connect my laptop or smartphone to display anything on it (even though there is an input button on the remote... haha).

I stayed for 3 days and 2 nights, and the staff were very helpful, so I had a pleasant stay! If I have a chance to come nearby again, I would like to stay here again.

I stayed here on May 28 while cycling the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. The building has a covered bicycle parking area immediately to the left of the entrance, which was very helpful. Taking the elevator to the second floor, I found a spacious front desk area with a cohesive gray-toned interior that was spotless and well maintained—my impression was of a very well-managed Hotel. Since I arrived early, I left some luggage with them and visited Temple No. 57 (Eifuku-ji) and Temple No. 58 (Senyu-ji) before check-in time. Senyu-ji in particular is beyond a steep climb of over 2 km, so being able to store my luggage was a huge help. After check-in, I also enjoyed the sauna with auto löyly, the large public bath, and the third-floor lounge offering complimentary snacks, coffee, tea, ice cream, and local sake (evenings only). I stayed without meals, but there were supermarkets and roadside restaurants nearby (Yoshinoya, MOS Burger, etc.), so it wasn’t an issue at all. If my departure hadn’t been so early in the morning, I would have liked to try the Hotel breakfast... My only complaint was that the laundry machine fee of 300 yen and dryer fee of 300 yen felt slightly higher than at other hotels; otherwise everything was high quality. Given how affordable it was as well, I was extremely satisfied.

When asked, “How was it?”, I’d say, “I want to live here!” The food was delicious, the Onsen was wonderfully relaxing, and best of all, the ocean was right in front of us— even lying on the bed, we could watch ships passing by. It was an amazing time. My husband woke up before 5 a.m. and went fishing on the private beach right in front of us, and he seemed very satisfied. The staff were also very kind, and it became a wedding anniversary filled with wonderful memories.

I arrived late and had given up on finding parking, but the front desk staff went out of their way to accommodate my request. Thank you. 　The Hotel was also very clean. I would like to stay here again if I have the chance to stay in Imabari.

The staff were kind and attentive. I was able to spend a relaxing holiday. If you don’t expect too much from the bath or amenities, you’ll be satisfied. The Facility was also kept clean. Thank you!

It’s best to think of it like staying in a private vacation home. The main guest Room feels like a king’s chamber. I gave that Room to the family with kids and my spouse and I stayed in the spare Room, but even that had more than enough Facility. The dining area allows shoes, but it’s spacious, so we hosted a dinner gathering with friends—it was very convenient. I brought extra kitchen items just in case anything was missing, but everything was there, including a rice cooker and toaster. Next time I’ll come empty-handed. There seems to be an area where you can do BBQ, but we couldn’t find a grill—maybe there isn’t one. If you want to BBQ, you’ll probably need to bring your own equipment. It’s right off the interchange, so the location is extremely convenient.\nWe’ll be back.

Check-in and check-out are unattended and can be done easily on a tablet, and the Room was kept clean. It is inconvenient that the bathroom and toilet are outside the Room. There is no bath mat in the bathroom, so the floor gets wet; it would have been nice to have a diatomaceous earth mat.