Aikawa Station (Akita) Explained

Aikawa Station
Native Name:合川駅
Native Name Lang:ja
Address:Kawaizakai Shimosugi, Kitaakita-shi, Akita-ken
Country:Japan
Operator:Akita Nariku Railway
Line: Nairiku Line
Distance:9.7 kilometers from
Platforms:1 island platform
Status:Unstaffed
Opened:December 10, 1934
Former:Ugo-Kamiōno (to 1956)
Passengers:55
Pass Year:FY2016
Map Type:Japan Akita Prefecture#Japan
Map Dot Label:Aikawa Station

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

Aikawa Station is served by the Nariku Line, and is located 9.7 km from the terminus of the line at Takanosu Station.

Station layout

The station consists of one island platform connected to the station building by a level crossing. The station is unattended.

Platforms

History

Aikawa Station opened on December 10, 1934, as on the Japan National Railways (JNR) serving the village of Ōno, Akita. The line was extended on to Aniai Station by September 25, 1936. The station was renamed to its present name on April 1, 1956. The line was privatized on 1 November 1986, becoming the Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.[1]

Surrounding area

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 会社概要 . Company profile . https://web.archive.org/web/20231130121708/https://www.akita-nairiku.com/company/ . 30 November 2023 . 7 February 2024 . akita-nairiku.com . ja.