The line opened in 1908 as a  gauge line to the Shin-Shimizu wharf, and was regauged to  and electrified at 600 V DC in 1920.
In 1908, the line commenced service as a gauge track connecting to the Shin-Shimizu wharf. It was later regraded to 300 mm (12 in) and electrified with 600 V DC power in 1920.