is a

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in the city of Yokote,

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, Japan, operated by

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Lines

Ainono Station is served by the

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, and is located from the

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of the line at

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Station layout

The station consists of an island platform serving two tracks. A level crossing connects the platform to the station building located south of the platforms. A waiting room is also located at the centre of the platform. The station is unattended.

Platforms

History

Ainono Station opened on October 10, 1920, as a station on the

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(JGR), serving the village of

Sannai, Akita was a village located in Hiraka District, Akita Prefecture, Japan. Population In 2003, the village had an estimated population of 4,364 and a density of 21.22 persons per km2. The total area was 205.68 km2. History On October 1, 2005, S ...

. The JGR became the

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(JNR) after World War II. The station was absorbed into the JR East network upon the

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of the JNR on April 1, 1987. A new station building was completed in July 1996.

Surrounding area

References

External links

JR East Station information
{{Kitakami Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1920 Railway stations in Akita Prefecture Kitakami Line Yokote, Akita