Atami hotel project withdrawn

Atami Sun Beach in August (during a normal year)

Tokyu Land has withdrawn plans for the development of a membership-hotel on city-owned land in the hot spring resort city of Atami, citing concerns over viability amidst the ongoing pandemic.

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Shizuoka hotels hit with almost 500,000 cancellations due to tourist drop

The impacts of the coronavirus are being painfully felt by hotel and ryokan operators in Shizuoka’s popular hot spring locations. Hotels and onsens that have relied heavily on tour groups from China are now facing either temporary or permanent closure.

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Atami Izusan Step House

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*Update: SOLD

In the quiet residential Izusan neighborhood, this contemporary 1-bedroom designer home is for sale. Designed by Tezuka Architects office and the house was featured in Shinchiku magazine. The house was designed to maximize the views with each space facing the ocean.Read more