Aniai Station

Aniai Station (阿仁合駅) is a railway station located in the city of Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by the third sector railway operator Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.

Lines
Aniai Station is served by the Nariku Line, and is located 33.0 km from the terminus of the line at Takanosu Station.

Station layout
The station consists of a single island platform serving two tracks, connected to the station building by a level crossing. The station is staffed, and the second story of the station building contains the offices of the Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.

History
Aniai Station opened on 25 September 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 15 October 1963. The line was privatized on 1 November 1986, becoming the Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.

Surrounding area

 * Aniai River
 * Aniai River