Hirai Station (Ehime)

Hirai Station (平井駅, Hirai-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Iyotetsu.

Hirai Station 平井駅
Hirai Station entrance
General information
Location	Hiraimachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture 791-0243 Japan
Coordinates	33.8086°N 132.8288°E / 33.8086; 132.8288
Operated by	Iyotetsu
Line(s)	Yokogawara Line
Distance	6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Matsuyama City
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	At grade
Other information
Station code	IY17
History
Opened	7 May 1893 (1893-05-07)
Previous names	Hiraikawahara (to 1902)
Passengers
FY2019	981
Services
Preceding station Iyotetsu Following station Takanoko towards Matsuyama City Yokogawara Line Umenomoto towards Yokogawara
Location Hirai Station Location within Ehime Prefecture Hirai Station Hirai Station (Japan)

Lines

The station is served by the Yokogawara Line and is located 6.9 km from the terminus of the line at Matsuyama City.

Layout

The station consists of one island platform with a level crossing.

History

Hirai Station was opened as Hiraikawahara Station (平井河原駅) on 7 May 1893. It was renamed on 1 June 1902.

Surrounding area

• Hiraimachi Shopping Street (Former Sanuki Highway = Old National Route 11)

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan

External links

Media related to Hirai Station (Ehime) at Wikimedia Commons

• Iyotetsu Station Information