title: Hirai Station (Ehime)
text: # Hirai Station (Ehime)
  
  Hirai Station (平井駅, Hirai-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company Iyotetsu.
  
  ## Lines
  
  The station is served by the Yokogawara Line and is located 6.9 km from the terminus of the line at Matsuyama City.
  
  ## Layout
  
  The station consists of one island platform with a level crossing.
  
  ## History
  
  Hirai Station was opened as Hiraikawahara Station (平井河原駅) on 7 May 1893. It was renamed on 1 June 1902.
  
  ## Surrounding area
  
  * Hiraimachi Shopping Street (Former Sanuki Highway = Old National Route 11)
  