Featured Hotels Near Kokubu Park

Imabari Kokubu Park Front Hotel is ideal for families, located just a 3-minute walk from the park. Its rooms feature panoramic windows overlooking lush gardens and tranquil ponds, perfect for morning relaxation. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for exploring the nearby Imabari Castle Historical Trail. Each room includes traditional Japanese-style bedding and aromatherapy systems for a restful night. For best rates, book through the HopeGoo app.

Yes, just a 4-minute walk from Imabari Kokubu Park Front Hotel lies Green Leaf Café, a hidden gem nestled among ancient trees. Known for its house-roasted, additive-free beans, the café offers an outdoor seating area surrounded by maple trees and moss. In summer, they serve chilled matcha specialties. The café hosts monthly "Garden & Coffee" workshops, teaching visitors about landscape design while sipping hand-brewed coffee. Locally sourced dairy products are used in all beverages and pastries, enhancing the authentic experience.

From Imabari Kokubu Park Front Hotel, it's a mere 10-minute walk to the Imabari Castle Ruins, following a historic stone path lined with cherry blossoms—especially beautiful in spring. The site features informational plaques and maps detailing Edo-period fortifications and historical battles. Remnants like stone walls and moats remain intact, offering rich photo opportunities and deep cultural insight. The hotel provides free maps and personalized itinerary suggestions. Combine your visit with the weekend Imabari Cultural Festival to experience local traditions, crafts, and performances.

The Mirror Pond within Kokubu Park is a must-visit for photographers, reflecting vibrant seasonal changes—spring cherry blossoms floating on the surface, autumn foliage painting the banks in red and gold. Wooden viewing platforms and a wind chime corridor enhance the serene atmosphere, with gentle sounds echoing in the breeze. The Bamboo Grove Path on the park’s western side offers cinematic visuals, where tall green stalks form a natural tunnel with dappled light filtering through. Visit during early morning or golden hour for fewer crowds and soft lighting. The hotel offers complimentary tripods and camera stands for rent to elevate your shots.

While Imabari Kokubu Park Front Hotel doesn’t provide shuttle services, it offers a free digital guide card with detailed transit maps and estimated walking times to key sites. Guests can exchange this card at the Imabari City Tourist Center for printed maps and commemorative badges. Daily at 9 AM, staff members deliver personalized “Local One-Day Itinerary” recommendations, including bus routes to the Imabari Island Ferry Terminal and Oshimashinjinja Shrine. All information is verified by local guides, ensuring accuracy and practicality for travelers planning immersive experiences.

Join the monthly "Imabari Machiya Cultural Day," hosted by Imabari Kokubu Park Front Hotel on the first Saturday of each month. Activities include traditional washi paper crafting, local tea ceremony demonstrations, and a handmade pottery market held in a century-old machiya building—a heritage site itself. Participants create their own washi cards and enjoy seasonal matcha paired with regional sweets. Expert artisans guide each session, blending education with hands-on fun. Simply request a ticket at check-in to secure priority access and receive a welcome gift pack.