Shimonada Station

Shimonada Station is a railway station in Iyo situated directly alongside the Seto Inland Sea on the Yosan Line. The facility includes a single platform with a basic station building, waiting room, and platform shelter for passengers.

The station opened in 1935 as the original terminus of the Yosan Main Line before the route extended further that same year. This initial endpoint served as a key milestone in the railway development of the region.

The station features prominently in travel promotions and draws photographers seeking to capture trains framed by the Seto Inland Sea. Visitors come here to photograph the interplay between modern rail transport and the coastal scenery that surrounds the line.

The station is unstaffed and provides basic amenities including a waiting room and accessibility ramp. Visitors should expect minimal facilities and plan their timing around train schedules, as service may be limited during off-peak periods.

A special tourist train called the Iyonada Monogatari schedules stops here during sunset hours, offering passengers views of the sun descending over the sea. These seasonal runs make the station a sought-after spot for sunset viewing.

Location: Iyo

Inception: June 9, 1935

Founders: Ministry of Railways

Official opening: June 9, 1935

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Operator: 四国旅客鉄道

Address: 愛媛県伊予市双海町大久保

Website: https://jr-shikoku.co.jp/01_trainbus/jikoku/pdf/shimonada.pdf

GPS coordinates: 33.65542,132.58941

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:51