Sawaki Hotel - Imabari

Traditional Japanese ryokan on the Shimanami Kaido cycling route

Accommodation Options

Sawaki ryokan offers Japanese-style superior rooms with private bathrooms and garden or mountain views. Rooms are spacious, tatami-matted, and include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and free toiletries. Guest reviews specifically highlight the comfortable futon beds and the cleanliness of the recently renovated rooms.

Cycling Amenities

Ryokan Sawaki provides dedicated indoor bicycle storage along with a selection of bike tools for maintenance. The property is situated a short ride off the main Shimanami Kaido path, and staff can arrange luggage transfer via the Sagawa same-day service. Guests cycling the route rate the location as a halfway point from Onomichi.

Dining and Breakfast

The ryokan serves a highly rated kaiseki-style Japanese breakfast each morning, which guests describe as exceptional. Dinner is also available and must be reserved after booking via message; the meal is noted for its variety of fish. The hotel offers a vending machine for drinks, and there is a craft brewery and a barbecue restaurant within walking distance.

On-site Wellness

Sawaki has a public bath for male and female guests, which helps visitors learn bath house etiquette. Staff can drive guests to a nearby onsen (sea water bath) for an additional entrance fee. The property also offers massage services upon request.

Additional Services

Daily housekeeping, laundry service, and luggage storage are available to all guests. The hotel provides free on-site private parking and street parking for vehicles. Meeting and banquet facilities, as well as a shuttle service, are offered by the property.

• Cycling: Indoor bike storage with tools, halfway point on Shimanami Kaido
• Rooms: Japanese-style superior rooms with private bathrooms and garden views
• Breakfast: Kaiseki-style Japanese breakfast rated exceptional by guests
• Wellness: Public bath and complimentary ride to nearby onsen
• Service: Free luggage transfer and shuttle service available
• Dining: Dinner reservation with variety of fish, nearby craft brewery

License number: 愛媛県指令今保第13号