Ōtemachi Station (Ehime)

Ōtemachi Station (大手町) 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 Takahama Line and is located 8.5 km from the opposing terminus of the line at Takahama. During most of the day, railway trains arrive every fifteen minutes. Trains continue from Matsuyama City Station on the Yokogawara Line to Yokogawara Station. The station is also served by the Ōtemachi Line tram line. At this station, the Takahama Line and Ōtemachi Liine cross each other, forming a level junction. This is the only example of a right angle level junction in Japan.

Layout
Ōtemachi Station is a staffed station with a two sets of opposed side platforms.

Adjacent stations
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History
Ōtemachi Station was opened on 3 April 1927 at Edomachi Station (江戸町駅). The Ōtemachi tram line Edomachiekimae Station (大手町駅前停留場) opened on a May 1936. The stations were combined on a July 1953.

Surrounding area

 * Matsuyama Station
 * Shikoku Gas Matsuyama Head Office
 * Matsuyama Municipal Hospital