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located in the city of

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, operated by the third sector railway operator Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.

Lines

Ani-Matagi Station is served by the Nariku Line, and is located 52.3 km from the

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of the line at

Takanosu Station 270px, Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Akita Nairiku Line Takanosu Station is the name of two adjacent railway stations located in the city of Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, Japan. One is operated by JR East and the other is operated by the third ...

Station layout

The station consists of one

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serving a single bi-directional track. The station is unattended.

Adjacent stations

History

Ani-Matagi Station opened on April 1, 1989, serving the town of

Ani, Akita Ani Town Hall was a town located in Kitaakita District, Akita Prefecture, Japan. In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,079 and a density of 10.97 persons per km². The total area was 371.92 km². On March 22, 2005, Ani, along with ...

Surrounding area

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– One of

Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls is a list of waterfalls in Japan compiled by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990. Background According to the Japanese government, there are 517 named waterfalls in Japan. Many of these waterfalls are located in remote mountain l ...

External links

Nairiku Railway Station information
{{Akita Nairiku Railway Railway stations in Japan opened in 1989 Railway stations in Akita Prefecture Kitaakita