In the Akitan dialect, jango means “countryside”
Come with us and experience the scenic mountains and lakes of old Japan from within our trains.
This site, “Jango Railways,” is a source of information about Akita Prefecture’s Quasi-Public Railways.

Witness Japan’s Unspoiled Scenery

Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway

The Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway begins in northern of Akita, in Takanosu, the home of the world’s largest Taiko drum. From there it travels through the home of Akita’s bear hunters, Aniai… Read more >>

Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway Guide

choose a station

  • Takanosu
  • Animaeda
  • Aniai
  • Animatagi
  • Matsuba
  • Yatsu
  • Kakunodate

Rumble along the tracks on the “Obako” Train

Yuri Kogen Railway

Founded in 1985, the Yuri Kogen Railway is a quasi-public local railway in Akita Prefecture that runs from Ugohonjo station to Yashima station, a total of 23 Kilometers. The Obako Train runs along … Read more>>

Yuri Kogen Railway Guide

choose a station

  • Ugohonjo
  • Koyoshi
  • Maego
  • Yashima