Hostels in Imabari

Amazing place, a true hidden gem. We ended up needing a place to sleep while doing the Shinanamikaido cycling route and looked for a nice cheap option. After cycling through the sleepy rural Japanese countryside we made it to the hostel, finding it quite easily. The staff checking us in was very helpful and had great English, the whole process taking about 5 minutes. The common areas were clean and filled with appliances, board games and a nice manga collection. The room was quiet and the bunks spacious, slept better than I have in some hotels. Breakfast was great too and they offer free coffee in the shared space. There’s a beautiful shrine and Lawson convenience store nearby so you will be able to enjoy the location and stock up for the rest of your journey.

Communication was exceptional. Quick response to questions and extremely helpful. House is spacious, clean and modern. Great equipment to cook in the kitchen which was great with a family. Comfortable beds and the bathroom was great. Really good to have the washing machine available. Warm place with heat pumps in every room. Loved it. The lady who welcomed us and say goodbye was super kind and lovely.

Incredibly Kind Hosts! Very nice Place to stay and the ability to rent Bikes with Them. Awesome suggestions to visit places nearby by Bike. Overall incredible. 12/10 definitively recommend.

Right on the Shimanami Kaido trail, with a good Family Mart next door. Possibly the nicest hostel I have ever stayed in. Towels provided, you can bring your own food and drink into the cafe space, but their own food is delicious too and not badly priced. Staff friendly and helpful.