Shimonada Station: Japan's Closest Station to the Sea and a Nostalgic Showa Scenic View

Shimonada Station: Spectacular Dusk Views at Japan's Station Closest to the Sea

JR Yosan Line's Shimonada Station in Futami Town, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, is known as one of the "stations closest to the sea" with the Iyo-nada (Seto Inland Sea) spreading right next to the platform. The scenery of the sunset sinking into the Iyo-nada at dusk overlapping with the station platform gathers popularity as one of Japan's finest nostalgic spectacular views.

Appeal of Shimonada Station

The Iyo-nada scenery visible from the simple unmanned station platform with its Showa atmosphere is like a scene from a movie. The dusk time when everything turns orange is particularly beautiful, with many tourists visiting for the purpose of photography. JR Shikoku's sightseeing train "Iyonada Monogatari" also stops here.

Shimonada Station as a Filming Location

Used as a filming location for numerous commercials, movies, and TV dramas, the beautiful scenery was also introduced in "From the Window of the World." The combination of mikan orchards and sea around the station is also one of its appeals.

Iyonada Monogatari Train

JR Shikoku's sightseeing train "Iyonada Monogatari" operates between Matsuyama and Yawatahama/Iyo-Ozu, also stopping at Shimonada Station. It is a popular train enjoying spectacular views while savoring luxurious interiors and meals using local ingredients.

Access

Approximately 40–50 minutes from Matsuyama Station by local train on the JR Yosan Line. Since trains are infrequent, advance confirmation of the timetable is essential.