Tamatsukuri Onsen is a hot spring village that represents the San'in area, which is shrouded in legends and myths.

It has a history of being discovered by Sukunabikona in the Nara period, and many of the ryokan inns in the hot spring town are lined with traditional Sukiya-style buildings.

In the Heian period essay "The Pillow Book", it is praised as one of the three great hot springs along with Arima Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture and Bessho Onsen in Nagano Prefecture.

It is said that the name of this hot spring was given because blue agate was excavated in this area long ago, and the Tamatsukuri industry prospered to make magatama.

Yasakani no Magatama, which is said to be one of the Three Sacred Treasures, is said to have been made in this area by Kushiakarudama no Mikoto.

The spring quality is weakly alkaline and high hot spring, and it is said to be effective for neuralgia, chronic dermatitis, and chronic gynecological diseases. Also, since ancient times, it has been said that if you bathe once, you will become beautiful, and if you bathe twice, you will be cured of all kinds of illnesses. Please enjoy the famous hot spring while feeling the breath of the gods.

■ Basic information
Name: Tamatsukuri Onsen
Address: Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
Nearest station: JR Tamatsukuri Onsen Station (20 minutes on foot)
Business hours: Walkable anytime
Price: Free walk
No regular holiday
Parking lot: You can use the parking lot of the hot spring town

■ About day trip hot spring facility
Facility name: Tamatsukuri Onsen Yuyu
Location: 255 Tamatsukuri, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
Opening hours: 10:00-22:00
Closed: Irregular holidays
Bathing fee: 500 yen for adults / 250 yen for children

*Please check the website for detailed information.