Katsurane Station

Katsurane Station (桂根駅, Katsurane-eki) is a railway station in the city of Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East.

Katsurane Station 桂根駅
A JR East Inaho limited express train passing through Katsurane Station
General information
Location	173 Hamazoe, Shimohama-Katsurane, Akita-shi, Akita-ken 010-1501 Japan
Coordinates	39°38′52.44″N 140°3′58.85″E
Operated by	JR East
Line(s)	■ Uetsu Main Line
Distance	261.7 kilometres (162.6 mi) from Niitsu
Platforms	2 side platforms
Other information
Status	Unstaffed
Website	Official website
History
Opened	31 March 1987
Services
Preceding station JR East Following station Shimohama towards Niitsu Uetsu Main Line Araya towards Akita
Location Katsurane Station Location within Akita Prefecture Show map of Akita Prefecture Katsurane Station Katsurane Station (Japan) Show map of Japan

Lines

Katsurane Station is served by the Uetsu Main Line, and is located 261.7 kilometres (162.6 mi) from the terminus of the line at Niitsu Station.

Station layout

The station has two opposed side platforms connected by a level crossing; however, only one platform is normally used for passenger traffic. The station is unattended.

Platforms

1	■ Uetsu Main Line	for Araya and Akita for Ugo-Honjō and Sakata
2	■ Uetsu Main Line	not normally used

History

Katsurane Station opened as the Katsurane Signal Stop on 30 September 1962. It became a full passenger station on 31 March 1987.^[1]

Surrounding area

• National Route 7
• Katsurane Beach

See also

• List of railway stations in Japan

References

1. 各駅情報（桂根駅） [Station information (Katsurane Station)] (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. Retrieved 20 October 2013.

External links

• Media related to Katsurane Station at Wikimedia Commons
• JR East Station information (in Japanese)