is a

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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

Iwanome Station is served by the Nariku Line, and is located 43.3 km from the

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of the line at Takanosu Station.

Station layout

The station consists of one

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

Adjacent stations

History

Iwanome Station opened on 15 October 1963 as a station on the

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(JNR) serving the town of

Ani, Akita 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 the towns o ...

. The line was privatized on 1 November 1986, becoming the Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway.

Surrounding area

References

External links

Nairiku Railway Station information
{{Akita Nairiku Railway Railway stations in Japan opened in 1963 Railway stations in Akita Prefecture Kitaakita