Imabari

Set along the Seto Inland Sea coast of northwestern Shikoku, Imabari is a city whose character is shaped by sheltered waters and island routes. It is the Shikoku terminus of the Shimanami Kaido, a road and cycling route crossing bridges and islands towards Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture. Imabari Castle, built in 1604 by daimyō Tōdō Takatora, is notable for its moat supplied with seawater. Manufacturing is also central to the city’s identity: Imabari is widely associated in Japan with towel production and local quality standards. Ferries, ports and the low-set islands offshore keep maritime connections at the forefront of daily life. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Imabari and the Seto Inland Sea.

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