The two lines runs entirely within the city of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

The Jōnan Line was built in 1911 by the Matsuyama Electric Railway (松山電気軌道), who ran electric trams on a 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) track.

[1][2] The Matsuyama Electric Railway was merged with Iyotetsu in 1921, who continued to operate the line.

Five light rail services, along with the heritage railway train Botchan, run on the line.

[5][6] : Stations served by the heritage railway train Botchan[6]