Featured Hotels Near Kourai-mon

Imabari Castle Hotel is just a 3-minute walk from Kourai-mon, offering guests seamless access to this iconic Edo-period gate. The hotel features traditional Japanese-style rooms and an on-site onsen bath, with select rooms providing serene views of the castle walls and surrounding gardens. For a deeper cultural experience, guests can borrow free bicycles to explore nearby riverside trails. HopeGoo early is advised, especially during cherry blossom season.

The Skyline View Rooms at Imabari Castle Hotel provide panoramic vistas of Kourai-mon and its surrounding castle walls. These thoughtfully designed rooms blend modern comfort with Edo-era aesthetics, featuring tatami flooring and private access to a Japanese garden courtyard. Guests can enjoy morning tea on the balcony while taking in sweeping views of the ancient gate. Complimentary guided heritage brochures are also available to deepen your understanding of the site’s samurai history.

Guests at Imabari Castle Hotel can join the hotel-organized evening lantern tour of Kourai-mon, where ambient lighting enhances the gate’s historical ambiance, accompanied by a narrated audio drama about its legendary guardianship. The hotel also hosts local craft workshops, allowing visitors to create handmade items using traditional Imabari towels. Breakfast features freshly caught local seafood and regional rice, served with views of the ancient gate—perfect for a memorable start to the day.