Araya Station (Akita)


Araya Station is a railway station in the city of Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan, operated by JR East.

Lines

Araya Station is served by the Uetsu Main Line, and is located from the terminus of the line at Niitsu Station.

Station layout

The station has a single island platform connected by a level crossing. The station has a Midori no Madoguchi staffed ticket office.

Platforms

History

Araya Station opened on February 22, 1920. With the privatization of JNR on April 1, 1987, the station came under the control of JR East.

Passenger statistics

In fiscal 2018, the station was used by an average of 921 passengers daily. The passenger figures for previous years are as shown below.
Fiscal yearDaily average
20001,092
20051,008
2010938
2015878

Surrounding area