Akita Nairiku Line
The is a Japanese railway line located in Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. It operates between in the city of Kitaakita and in the city of Senboku. The Akita Nariku Line is the only railway line operated by the . Service outlines. Trains on the line are operated as "Local" (all-stations), "Rapid", "Special Rapid", and the "Moriyoshi Express" service. Station list. Transfers are available only at Takanosu (JR Ou Main Line) and Kakunodate (JR Tazawako Line and Akita Shinkansen). History. Aniai Line. On December 10, 1934, the Japanese Government Railways (JGR) opened the connecting Takanosu with over  a length of 15.1 kilometers. Following World War II, the JGR became the Japanese National Railways (JNR), and the line was further extended to by October 15, 1963. On November 1, 1971, the JNR Kakunodate Line began operations from Kakunodate to . Reopening. The third-sector Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway Company reopened the Aniai Line on November 1, 1986, as the Akita Nairiku Kita Line, and reopened the Kakunodate Line on the same date as the Akita Nairiku Minami Line. A newly built track linked the two lines from April 1, 1989.