Katsurase Station

Katsurae Station (桂瀬駅, Katsurae-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.

Katsurae Station

桂瀬駅
Katsurae Station, October 2012
General information
LocationKatsurae, Kitaakita-shi, Akita-ken
Japan
Coordinates40°06′5.36″N 140°25′4.44″E
Operated byAkita Nariku Railway
Line(s) Nairiku Line
Distance20.5 kilometers from Takanosu
Platforms1 side platform
Other information
StatusUnstaffed
WebsiteOfficial website
History
OpenedNovember 15, 1935
Passengers
FY201616
Location
Katsurae Station is located in Akita Prefecture
Katsurae Station
Katsurae Station
Location within Akita Prefecture
Katsurae Station is located in Japan
Katsurae Station
Katsurae Station
Katsurae Station (Japan)

Lines

Katsurae Station is served by the Nariku Line, and is located 20.5 km from the terminus of the line at Takanosu Station.

Station layout

The station consists of one side platform serving a single bi-directional track. The station is unattended.

Adjacent stations

« Service »
Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Akita Nairiku Line
Rapid: Does not stop at this station
Yonaizawa - Ani-Maeda Onsen

History

Katsurae Station opened on November 15, 1935 as a station on the Japan National Railways (JNR) 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

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