Katsurase Station

Katsurase Station (桂瀬駅, Katsurase-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
Katsurase Station, October 2012
General information
Location	Katsurae, Kitaakita-shi, Akita-ken Japan
Coordinates	40°06′5.36″N 140°25′4.44″E
Operated by	Akita Nariku Railway
Line(s)	■ Nairiku Line
Distance	20.5 kilometers from Takanosu
Platforms	1 side platform
Other information
Status	Unstaffed
Website	Official website
History
Opened	November 15, 1935
Passengers
FY2016	16
Location Katsurase Station Location within Akita Prefecture Katsurase Station Katsurase 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 15 November 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 25 September 1936. The line was privatized on 1 November 1986, becoming the Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.

Surrounding area

• National Route 105
• Ani River
• Moriyoshi Junior High School

External links

Media related to Katsurase Station at Wikimedia Commons

• Nairiku Railway Station information (in Japanese)