Tabist Kadoya Villa

Kadoya Besso sits in the quiet valley of Nibukawa Onsen, inland from Imabari. The setting is part of its appeal: a smaller hot-spring settlement where the day can be organized around the river valley, dinner and the baths.

The kitchen gives the inn a specific regional identity through inobuta, the local wild-boar and domestic-pig cross, alongside pheasant and seafood in selected dishes. Menus depend on the plan, but the emphasis is on local ingredients and substantial regional cooking rather than an elaborate destination restaurant.

Communal baths use Nibukawa’s alkaline spring, and a private bath can be reserved separately. Rooms are relatively straightforward, with the food and water providing more of the distinction than the interiors. Kadoya Besso suits travelers who want a modest onsen stay with a recognizable local dinner and the quieter surroundings of the valley.