is a passenger railway station located in the city of Yawatahama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by JR Shikoku and has the station number "U17".

Lines

Senjō Station is served by the JR Shikoku Yosan Line and is located 260.6 km from the start of the line at . Only local trains stop at the station and the eastbound trains terminate at . Connections with other services are needed to travel further east of Matsuyama on the line.

Senjō Station

Layout

The station consists of two opposed side platforms serving two tracks. The station building is unstaffed and serves only as a waiting room. Access to the opposite platform is by means of a level crossing with steps at both ends.

Senjō Station

History

Senjō Station was opened on 6 February 1939 as an intermediate stop when the then Yosan Mainline was extended westwards from towards . At that time, the station was operated by Japanese Government Railways (JGR), later becoming Japanese National Railways (JNR). With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, control of the station passed to JR Shikoku.

Senjō Station

Surrounding area

Yawatahama Municipal Senjo Elementary School

Yawatahama Municipal Senjo Nursery School

Narutaki Shrine

See also

List of railway stations in Japan

References

External links

Station timetable

Railway stations in Ehime Prefecture

Railway stations in Japan opened in 1939

Yawatahama, Ehime