Major city · Japan
Ikata伊方町
Spend a half‑day driving the Sadamisaki Peninsula; one night in a ryokan or nearby Yawatahama hotel if you want local onsen.
Ikata is a small town on Japan's narrowest peninsula, offering coastal drives, a lighthouse, wind‑mill park and a nuclear‑science museum. A few hours suffice for the sights; an overnight lets you soak the onsen and enjoy sunset at the lighthouse.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk)
- Airport
- MYJ
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ikata110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ikata, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyIkata is low‑risk; main concerns are narrow mountain roads in wet weather and occasional typhoon‑related high seas.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMYJ Matsuyama Airport (Rent a car or take a bus to Ikata (≈1 h 30 min).).
- Getting aroundCar is the most convenient; rent in Matsuyama or Yawatahama.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketKamegaike Onsen adult entry¥600 (≈ US$5)
- Budget bedRyokan room (2‑person), a night, per room¥7,000 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedRyokan room (2‑person), a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedRyokan room (2‑person), a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MYJ Matsuyama Airport (Rent a car or take a bus to Ikata (≈1 h 30 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ikata: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is the most convenient; rent in Matsuyama or Yawatahama. Buses run the length of the peninsula but are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Matsuyama
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
JR Yosan line to Matsuyama, about 1 h 15 min
Capital of Ehime, historic castle and hot springs.
Ozu
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
JR Yosan line to Ozu, about 45 min
Traditional streets and historic houses.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Harbor Plaza Hotel (Yawatahama)
Business hotel, 20 min by car from Ikata centre.
Local ryokan in Ikata
Traditional inns, often include meals.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan room (2‑person)1 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Car rental (compact, 1 day)1 × ¥8,000 · check | ¥8,000 |
| Kamegaike Onsen entry1 × ¥600 | ¥600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,860 |
| Trip total≈ ¥31,460 per person per day, bed included | ¥31,460≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Kamegaike Onsen adult entry | ¥600 (≈ US$5) |
| Meal at Marina‑tei (seafood) | ¥1,200–2,000 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Local mikan juice (bottled) | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxis from Yawatahama to Ikata can be expensive; check rates before boarding.
- Some attractions (lighthouse, museum) have seasonal closures – verify opening hours on the official sites.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Ikata伊方町
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; Japanese emergency numbers above.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Matsuyama Airport → Ikata (car rental): ≈ ¥6,000 per day (check rates)
- JR Yosan Matsuyama → Yawatahama: ≈ ¥1,200 one way
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the restroom? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ikata. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialTown of Ikata official site
- secondarySadamisaki tourism guide (Japanese)
- secondaryKamegaike Onsen website
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ikata, revision 4868303 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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