Ikata
Discover Ikata
Ikata (伊方町 Ikata-chō) is a town in Ehime. It spans the mountainous Sadamisaki Peninsula, the narrowest peninsula in Japan. Ikata's breath-taking combination of mountain and ocean scenery makes it a wonderful place for a leisurely afternoon drive. You can also get close to Ikata by train—just take an express on the JR Yosan line from Matsuyama to Yawatahama. From there you can hop a bus or take a taxi, but beware that taxis get quite pricey.
Taste of Ikata...
The Minatoura neighborhood has lots of yakitori (grilled chicken) and pub-style izakaya restaurants near the Ikata Town Office. There are numerous ryokan-style Japanese inns in Ikata, but only one business hotel. The closest recommended hotel is the Harbor Plaza Hotel in Yawatahama.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe best way to get to Ikata is by car. Bring your own, or rent one in Matsuyama or Yawatahama. You can also get close to Ikata by train—just take an express on the JR Yosan line from Matsuyama to Yawatahama. From there you can hop a bus or take a taxi, but beware that taxis get quite pricey. If you're in Kyushu, you can also catch a ferry from either Saganoseki or Beppu, Oita, to Misaki Port at Ikata's tip. Buses run the length of the peninsula, but car is still the number one way to go. Ikata has two roadside stations where you can buy locally-made goods. Ikata's mikan juice can't be beat! The Minatoura neighborhood has lots of yakitori (grilled chicken) and pub-style izakaya restaurants near the Ikata Town Office. There are numerous ryokan-style Japanese inns in Ikata, but only one business hotel. The closest recommended hotel is the Harbor Plaza Hotel in Yawatahama....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Buses run the length of the peninsula, but car is still the number one way to go. Ikata has two roadside stations where you can buy locally-made goods. Ikata's mikan juice can't be beat! The Minatoura neighborhood has lots of yakitori (grilled chicken) and pub-style izakaya restaurants near the Ikata Town Office. There are numerous ryokan-style Japanese inns in Ikata, but only one business hotel. The closest recommended hotel is the Harbor Plaza Hotel in Yawatahama.
Where to Stay
There are numerous ryokan-style Japanese inns in Ikata, but only one business hotel. The closest recommended hotel is the Harbor Plaza Hotel in Yawatahama.
Money & Budget
Ikata has two roadside stations where you can buy locally-made goods. Ikata's mikan juice can't be beat! The Minatoura neighborhood has lots of yakitori (grilled chicken) and pub-style izakaya restaurants near the Ikata Town Office. There are numerous ryokan-style Japanese inns in Ikata, but only one business hotel. The closest recommended hotel is the Harbor Plaza Hotel in Yawatahama.