Masaki Station (Ehime)

Masaki Station (松前駅, Masaki-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the town of Masaki, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Iyotetsu.

Masaki Station 松前駅
Masaki Station, January 2009
General information
Location	Hama, Masaki Town, Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture 791-3110 Japan
Coordinates	33.7860°N 132.7050°E / 33.7860; 132.7050
Operated by	Iyotetsu
Line(s)	Gunchū Line
Platforms	1 island platform + 1 side platform
Tracks	3
Construction
Structure type	At grade
Other information
Station code	IY31
History
Opened	4 July 1896 (1896-07-04)
Passengers
FY2019	1,039
Services
Preceding station Iyotetsu Following station Jizōmachi towards Gunchū Port Gunchū Line Koizumi towards Matsuyama City
Location Masaki Station Location within Ehime Prefecture Masaki Station Masaki Station (Japan)

Lines

The station is served by the Gunchū Line and is located 7.9 km from the terminus of the line at Matsuyama City.

Layout

The station consists of two opposing side platforms and three tracks. One of the tracks was used as a siding when freight trains were in operation (no longer in use). The station is unattended. During most of the day, trains arrive every fifteen minutes.

History

The station was opened on July 4, 1896.

Surrounding area

• Masaki Town Hall
• Ehime Prefectural Iyo High School
• Masaki Junior High School

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan

External links

Media related to Masaki Station (Ehime) at Wikimedia Commons