The Creation of the
Atami Beach Line

For over half a century,
the Atami Beach Line has been loved by local residents and tourists alike.
Let’s take a deeper look at its creation, with photos from that time.

Underwater installation of foundation blocks, in front of Hagiwaratei
Underwater installation of foundation blocks,
in front of Hagiwaratei
June 1964
Foundation framework construction, in front of the Seaside Hotel
Foundation framework construction,
in front of the Seaside Hotel
June 1964
Excavation of foundation for revetment
Excavation of foundation for revetment
June 1964
Concrete placement for revetment foundation Near Benten Island
Concrete placement for revetment foundation
Near Benten Island June 1964
Back side of the building frame
Back side of the building frame
during compaction
June 1964
Izusan foundation block
Izusan foundation block
August 1964
Relocation of wave-dissipating blocks on the Izusan coast
Relocation of wave-dissipating blocks on the Izusan coast
September 1964
Structural formwork In front of the National Hospital
Structural formwork
In front of the National Hospital
September 1964
Structural work in progress in section 3
Structural work in progress in section 3
September 1964
Conditions before embankment near Benten Island
Conditions before embankment
near Benten Island
October 1964
Foundation concrete for the Monkawa landfill
Foundation concrete for the Monkawa landfill
October 1964
Okurosaki borrow pit
Okurosaki borrow pit
November 1964
Yokoiso Bridge abutment, Izusan side
Yokoiso Bridge abutment, Izusan side
December 1964
Formwork support for Benten Bridge
Formwork support for Benten Bridge
January 1965
Compaction using a tire roller
Compaction using a tire roller
January 1965
View from the National Hospital
View from the National Hospital
February 1965
Construction in progress in front of the Atami Hotel
Construction in progress
in front of the Atami Hotel
March 1965
Izusan Bridge Atami bridge abutment
Izusan Bridge Atami bridge abutment
March 1965
Izusan block masonry
Izusan block masonry
March 1965
Inamura gutter formwork
Inamura gutter formwork
March 1965
Hexapod blocks at the Monkawa landfill
Hexapod blocks at the Monkawa landfill
March 1965
CBR Test in progress
CBR Test in progress
March 1965
Construction in progress at Yokoiso Bridge
Construction in progress at Yokoiso Bridge
April 1965
Izusan block masonry
Izusan block masonry
April 1965
Opening
Opening
Toll gate at the time of opening
Toll gate at the time of opening
Izusan Bridge at the time of opening
Izusan Bridge at the time of opening


























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