Imabari Kokusai Hotel is a straightforward, midrange base if you want to explore Imabari and the Shimanami Kaido; you can expect clean, compact rooms, free Wi‑Fi, on-site parking and a simple breakfast, plus bike storage or help arranging rentals for the cycling routes. It’s easy to reach by taxi or a short drive from local stations and ferry terminals, so you can hop to nearby islands or visit Imabari Castle without fuss. Staff may have limited English, so have your next stop written in Japanese or a map app ready, and book ahead for weekends and holiday periods.