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Amagatsuji Station

Buildings and structures in Nara, NaraRailway stations in Japan opened in 1921Railway stations in Nara PrefectureStations of Kintetsu Railway
Amagatsuji Station 20110409 (8406133600)
Amagatsuji Station 20110409 (8406133600)

Amagatsuji Station (尼ヶ辻駅, Amagatsuji-eki) is a passenger railway station located in the city of Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Kintetsu Railway.

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Amagatsuji Station 20110409 (8406133600)
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