Umenomoto Station

Umenomoto Station (梅本駅) 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 8.2 km from the terminus of the line at Matsuyama City.

Layout
The station consists of one island platform with a level crossing. In the event of an emergency, such as an accident resulting in injury or death, the Yokogawara Line will turn back at this station or Kume Station. During most of the day, trains arrive every fifteen minutes. Trains continue from Matsuyama City Station on the Takahama Line to Takahama Station.

History
Umenomoto Station was opened on March 1, 1935. On May 11, 1981, the station was moved 168 meters in the direction of Yokogawara.

Surrounding area

 * Akusha River
 * Minamiumemoto Park
 * Minamiumemoto assembly hall
 * National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center