Key Facts
• A new passage to JR Matsuyama Station was opened on August 28, 2025.
• The old station building will be demolished around October 2025.
• The new route bypasses the old station, which is now fenced off.
• The east side redevelopment includes plans for a plaza, hotel, restaurants, and entertainment facilities.
• The west side will feature an arena, rotary, and event plaza with benches and trees.
• Public feedback highlights improved walking conditions but notes the longer route.
• The city aims to finalize a redevelopment model plan by the end of the fiscal year.
• Construction on a temporary rotary and land leveling will begin next fiscal year.
Summary
JR Matsuyama Station has introduced a new passage as part of its east side redevelopment. The old station building, set for demolition in October 2025, has been replaced with a bypass route. The redevelopment plan includes a plaza, hotel, restaurants, and entertainment facilities on the east side, while the west side will feature an arena, rotary, and event plaza. Public feedback has been mixed, with some praising the improved walking conditions and others noting the longer route. The city plans to finalize a model plan by the fiscal year’s end and begin construction on temporary facilities next year.
