Ani-Maeda Station
Ani-Maeda Station (阿仁前田駅, Ani-Maeda-eki) is a railway station located in the city of Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by the third sector railway operator Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.
Ani-Maeda Station 阿仁前田駅 | |
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 Ani-Maeda Station, November 2004 | |
| Location | Donoshita Komata, Kitaakita-shi, Akita-ken 018-4513 Japan |
| Coordinates | 40°03′40.74″N 140°25′4.00″E |
| Operated by | Akita Nariku Railway |
| Line(s) | ■ Nairiku Line |
| Distance | 25.2 kilometers from Takanosu |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Other information | |
| Status | Staffed |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Opened | November 15, 1935 |
| Traffic | |
| Passengers (FY2016) | 59 |
| Location | |
  Ani-Maeda Station Location within Akita Prefecture  Ani-Maeda Station Ani-Maeda Station (Japan) | |
Lines
Ani-Maeda Station is served by the Nariku Line, and is located 25.2 km (15.7 mi) from the terminus of the line at Takanosu Station.
Station layout
The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks, connected to the station building by a level crossing. The three-story station building also incorporates a hot spring spa. The station is staffed.
Platforms
| 1 | ■ Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Akita Nairiku Line | for Takanosu |
| 2 | ■ Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Akita Nairiku Line | for Kakunodate |
Adjacent stations
| « | Service | » | ||
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| Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Akita Nairiku Line | ||||
| Yonaizawa | Express Moriyoshi | Aniai | ||
| Katsurase | - | Maeda-Minami | ||
History
Ani-Maeda Station opened on November 15, 1935, as a station on the Japan National Railways serving the village of Maeda, Akita. The line was extended on to Aniai Station by September 25, 1936. The line was privatized on November 1, 1986, becoming the Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.
Surrounding area
External links
- Nairiku Railway Station information (in Japanese)