Private company

Iyotetsu

Iyo Railway Co., Ltd. (伊予鉄道株式会社, Iyo Tetsudō kabushiki gaisha), commonly known as Iyotetsu, is the main transport provider in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan.1

Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Overview

Sep 14, 1887Founded1

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Iyo Railway Co., Ltd. (伊予鉄道株式会社, Iyo Tetsudō kabushiki gaisha), commonly known as Iyotetsu, is the main transport provider in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan. The company operates railway, tram, and bus lines, and also has many subsidiaries, including a bank, department stores, travel agencies, and various other businesses.2

How it started

History

The company was founded on September 14, 1887. Its Takahama railway line, the first in Shikoku, was opened on October 28, 1888. In addition to being the first railway in Shikoku, it was also the third private railway in Japan. It is named after the former Iyo Province.

The first tramway was electrified in 1911, whilst the entire tram network was changed from 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) gauge to 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) gauge in 1923.

From Wikipedia’s article on Iyotetsu, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

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Timeline

  1. Sep 14, 1887Founded Founded1

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