Operated by Akita Nariku Railway | Line(s) Nairiku Line Opened 1936 | |
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Location Ani-Ginzan aze, Kitaakita, Akita（秋田県北秋田市阿仁銀山字）Japan Similar Takanosu Station, Ani‑Maeda Station, Kakunodate Station, Hitachinai Station, Ani‑Matagi Station | ||
Aniai Station (阿仁合駅, Aniai-eki) is a railway station located in Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
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Lines
Aniai Station is served by the Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Akita Nairiku Line, and is located 33.0 km from the terminus of the line at Takanosu Station.
Station layout
Aniai Station consists of a single island platform serving two tracks, connected to the station building by a level crossing. The second story of the station building contains the offices of the Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.
History
Aniai Station opened on September 25, 1936 as a station on the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) Aniai Line, serving the town of Ani, Akita. The JGR became the Japan National Railways (JNR) after World War II, and the line was extended to Hitachinai Station by October 15, 1963. The line was privatized on November 1, 1986, becoming the Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.