Best Architectures In Imabari-shi

The Imabari Castle Illuminated Every Night as Symbol of ImabariImabari Castle

The Imabari castle is illuminated in warm-color and looks like floating. Of course, it's also good in daytime.

The Super Scenic Observatory Designed By A World-famous Architect, Kengo KumaKirozan Observatory

I can't turn my eyes away from the scenery of Shimanami-kaido that suddenly appears in front of me! And also I recognized the design of this observatory was very refined. To my surprised, an architect known in the world, Kengo Kuma designed here. There's nothing that obstructs the view, but only handrails.◎Access: by bike or car to Oshima Island. Parking: available and free. Admission fee: free

Setouchi Scenery From A Reproduced Lookout Place Of The Strongest Japanese PiratesKarei Mountain Observatory Park

Around No-shima Island, a small one at the center of pics, strange tides swirl and it used to be a base of the strongest pirates, Murakami Suigun. Karei Observatory is build as an imitation of the pirate's lookout place. You can enjoy the superb view of Setouchi and cherry blossoms in spring.◎Parking: available. Cherry blossoms are also beautiful around the observatory.

The Perfect Location for Seeing Tatara Ohashi which is One of the Longest Oblique BridgesTatara Shimanami Park

This longest-lank oblique bridge shows high construction techniques in Japan. The spot is the perfect location for seeing it and it seems swan spreading own wings.

Three Suspension Bridges Chain Connecting Islands In Seto Inland SeaItoyama Park Observation Platform

At Kurushima Strait observatory, you can view around farther from higher place. You have to go up the stairs as many as 100 steps to the observatory.

The Close View Of Kurushima Strait BridgeKurushima Channel View Building

You can see the powerful view of the bridge from its feet.