Takahama Line


The Takahama Line is a 9.4 km railway line owned by Iyotetsu. The line connects Matsuyama with the port town of Mitsuhama in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The line runs in the northwest direction from Matsuyama [City Station], terminating at Takahama [Station (Ehime)|Takahama Station]. Opened in 1888, this is the first railroad in Shikoku.

Operations

The line is electrified with overhead lines and is double-tracked for the entire line, except for the portion between Takahama Station and Baishinji Station.
The majority of rail services continue past Matsuyama City Station on the Yokogawara Line to Yokogawara Station. Trains arrive roughly every fifteen minutes.

Stations

All stations are located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. Despite not being a railway station, Matsuyama Tourist Port Station is also given a number designation, IY00.

Ridership

Reference:
No.StationPassengers
IY01Takahama928
IY02Baishinji289
IY03Minatoyama286
IY04Mitsu1,648
IY05Yamanishi2,106
IY06Nishi-Kinuyama1,163
IY07Kinuyama1,932
IY08Komachi4,148
IY09Ōtemachi2,270
IY10Matsuyama City16,305