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
Station entrance
Hirai Station entrance
General information
LocationHiraimachi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture 791-0243
Japan
Coordinates33°48′31″N 132°49′44″E / 33.8086°N 132.8288°E / 33.8086; 132.8288
Operated by Iyotetsu
Line(s)     Yokogawara Line
Distance6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Matsuyama City
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
Other information
Station codeIY17
History
Opened7 May 1893; 131 years ago (1893-05-07)
Previous namesHiraikawahara (to 1902)
Passengers
FY2019981
Services
Preceding station Iyotetsu Following station
Takanoko Yokogawara Line Umenomoto
towards Yokogawara
Location
Hirai Station is located in Ehime Prefecture
Hirai Station
Hirai Station
Location within Ehime Prefecture
Hirai Station is located in Japan
Hirai Station
Hirai Station
Hirai Station (Japan)

Lines

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

Layout

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


History

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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

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

See also

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References

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  Media related to Hirai Station (Ehime) at Wikimedia Commons