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Shimonada Station
下灘駅Ehime · Shikoku
An unmanned JR Yosan Line platform in Iyo City that sits directly against the Iyo-nada (Seto Inland Sea) — trains stop feet from the shoreline with no barrier between platform and water. Nationally known among photographers and filmmakers for its sunset views.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 1,807 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free public platform; parking is very limited (~5 spaces) and fills on weekends/sunset.
- Nearest station
- Shimonada Station itself (JR Yosan Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
~50 min from Matsuyama by train (Yosan Line toward Uwajima/Iyo-Ozu), or by car via Matsuyama Expressway Iyo IC (~30 min).
Tags
railwaysunsetphotographyscenic-station
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