Railway station in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Iyo-Tachibana Station (いよ立花駅, Iyo-Tachibana-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Iyotetsu.
Lines
The station is served by the Yokogawara Line and is located 1.4 km from the terminus of the line at Matsuyama City. During most of the day, trains arrive every fifteen minutes. Trains continue from Matsuyama City Station on the Takahama Line to Takahama Station.[1]
Layout
The station consists of one island platform with the station building located on the end of the platform, so that passengers must first exit the ticket gates before crossing the track via a level crossing. The station is attended.
History
Iyo-Tachibana Station was opened on 7 May 1893 as Tachibana Station (立花駅). It was renamed Iyo-Tachibana Station (伊予立花駅) on 1 March 1927; however, the kanji for "Iyo" in its name was changed to hiragana in 1981.
Surrounding area
- Matsuyama Kyowa Hospital
- Minamimatsuyama Hospital
See also
References
External links
Media related to Iyo-Tachibana Station at Wikimedia Commons
