The beginning of the Matsuyama journey! The first moment of the trip at JR Matsuyama Station🚉

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🚉 JR松山駅 (Matsuyama Station)

📍Address or Location
• Located on the JR Yosan Line, Minamiedo 1-14, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
• Easy access to the city center, and serves as a reference point for sightseeing in Matsuyama Castle or traveling to Dogo Onsen

⏰ Operating Hours
• The entire station is open from 始発 (around 5:00) to 終電 (around 23:00)
• ‘Midori no Miyaguchi’ (window): 7:00–19:40
• Ticket vending machine: 4:50–23:50 (Morning operation 5:30–7:00, Night operation 19:40–23:00)

💰 Usage Information
• JR Yosan Line ticket, limited express train ‘Shiokaze·Ishizuchi’ tickets can be purchased at the counter and machine
• JR Pass users can connect for free in Takamatsu·Okayama!

💡 Tips
• All Iyo Railway trams, buses, and taxis are connected in front of the station, so you can start sightseeing in the city immediately by taking the tram
• The ‘Matsuyama-eki Dandan-dori’ shopping mall is connected, so you can easily get snacks and souvenirs (9:00~19:00)
• In addition to coin lockers and “ticket issuing counters,” there are also basic amenities such as indoor maps and restrooms! • There is also a store selling specialty products of the pass: You can buy local snacks such as fish cakes, manju, and cheesecake.

📝 Impressions
“The atmosphere is completely different from the moment you take your ‘first step’. When you pass through the arrival gate, the orange tram, smiling station staff, and the smell of local snacks enhance your travel sensibility.
The counters and ticket machines are easy to use, and the express train schedules are clearly announced. It was convenient to buy light snacks at the shopping mall or take the tram to Okaido and Dogo Onsen.
The station itself is not just a simple passing point, but also serves as a ‘starting point and resting place for the trip.’ In particular, it is good to take pictures of each vending machine, waiting room seat, and coin locker!
The perfect place to use as a reference point for your Matsuyama travel route! I highly recommend it as a ‘place you want to go’ with just one tram ride! 😊”