Roadside Station Tatara Shimanami Park — Attraction in Imabari

This is a great Michinoeki location. It's the perfect halfway stopping point for cyclists biking the Shiminami Kaido. They have a beautiful view of the Seto Sea and Tatara bridge, shady places to sit, a restaurant, a food court, a souvenir shop, and a farmer's market. Everything you need when traveling by car or bicycle. The market has a large selection of citrus, citrus juice, and other local products. They can even help you package and mail a gift box, very quick and easy. Highly recommend!

My husband and I are both foreigners living on this island. We're members of the Michinoeki, so we sell our honey and sometimes vegetables. The managers and staff are always friendly and helpful, even with our limited...

Pleasant terrace with grassy area and outdoor table seating with lovely views of the sea, Ikuchijima Island and the 1480m Tatara Bridge.

Farmers market with a great selection of local citrus fruits, veggies and other produce.

One of the Shimanami rental bike terminals is located here and a lot of cyclists make sure to get a souvenir photo of themselves with the stone monument to the "Cyclists' Sanctuary" and the amusing bike stands in human form.

No vegetarian options - although the restaurant should be able to accommodate with some advance notice (a few days).

If you are after coffee, opt for the nearby Shimanami Coffee truck that...

Great cycling rental base. Great bikes and wonderful service, in short Wonderful people. I think this is the best place to start your journey on the Shimanami Kaido. Going to Onomichi and back ❤️ It’s got a food court, access to water and picnic areas with tables. It’s got a shopping plaza and a very large parking lot on both sides of the road

And as usual in Japan… it’s got the finest roadside stations lavatory facilities.

All the roadside stations in Japan are absolutely amazing and super clean !!!

This is unique in the world 🗺️! Arigato Japan 🇯🇵 for Road...