Akita Nairiku Line Kakunodate Station

Overview

Akita Nairiku Line Kakunodate Station is located in Kamisugazawa, Kakunodate-machi, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture. It's a station on the Akita Nairiku Jukan Tetsudo Akita Nairiku Line, adjacent to Kakunodate Station on the JR East Akita Shinkansen and Ou Main Lines. It serves as the gateway to Kakunodate, known as "Little Kyoto of Michinoku." The retro station building, a wooden structure, displays a historically significant train car, offering a glimpse into the past. A tourist information center is also located within the station, providing helpful information about the surrounding area. The station is surrounded by many historically significant sites, including the Samurai District and the Kakunodate Town Preservation District, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The Samurai District features preserved streetscapes from the Edo period, while the Kakunodate Town Preservation District includes merchant houses and traditional townhouses, offering a captivating journey through time. The Akita Nairiku Line is a local railway connecting Kakunodate Station to Ani-ai Station, with stunning seasonal views from the train window. Spring showcases blooming katakuri flowers, summer reveals captivating rice paddy art, autumn offers vibrant autumn foliage, and winter displays breathtaking snowy landscapes. Akita Nairiku Line Kakunodate Station is the perfect base for exploring Kakunodate and its surrounding areas using the Akita Nairiku Line.