Kume Station

Kume Station (久米駅) 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 4.5 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.

Layout
The station consists of one island platform connected to the station building by a level crossing. The station is attended.

History
Kume Station was opened on 7 May 1893. In April 1981 the station was relocate 170 meters towards Matsuyama City in order to extend the effective length of the platform to handle a 4-car trains.

Surrounding area

 * Matsuyama City Hall Kume Branch
 * Jōdo-ji, 49th temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage
 * Hatan-ji, 50th temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage