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Our guide
Tamatsukuri Onsen, in Tamayu, Shimane, is an ancient hot spring: it appears as early as 733 in the Izumo Fudoki, a record of the culture and geography of Izumo Province, and in myth the gods are said to bathe here once a year. The water is a sulfate spring at 50–70 °C. It is said to help with ailments such as rheumatism and skin conditions, and its reputation for being good for the skin draws visitors along with the area's ancient history.
Tamatsukuri-Onsen Station on the San'in Main Line is about 1.5 km away in a straight line; the nearest large city is Matsue. We have not checked individual inns or baths.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence — see credits
- 140427 Chorakuen Tamatsukuri Onsen Matsue Shimane pref Japan15s3 — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- 140426 Tamatsukuri Onsen Matsue Shimane pref Japan01n — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- 140427 Izumo Tamatsukuri Historical Park Matsue Shimane pref Japan02n — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- 140427 Tamatsukuri Onsen Matsue Shimane pref Japan01o — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- 140427 Tamatsukuri Onsen Matsue Shimane pref Japan02bs — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- 140427 Tamatsukuri Onsen Matsue Shimane pref Japan07bs — 663highland · CC BY 2.5 · source · resized
- Crab cuisine in Tamatsukuri Onsen — Mti · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
- Tamatsukuri Onsen Panoramic view — Mti · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source · resized
What this place is
Tamatsukuri Onsen (玉造温泉) is an onsen hot spring located in Tamayu, Shimane Prefecture. The closest large city to the onsen is Matsue, which can be accessed by car, bus, or rail. Tamatsukuri is a noted sulfate spring with water temperatures between 50–70 °C (122–158 °F). Tamatsukuri Onsen is an ancient hot spring, dating back to the 8th century where gods are said to bathe once a year since the creation of Japan according to the myth of Izanagi and Izanami. The onsen is mentioned as early as 733 in an entry in the Izumo Fudoki, an ancient record of the culture and geography of Izumo Province. The waters of Tamatsukuri are said to aid in the recovery from several ailments such as rheumatism, skin conditions, etc. The mineral content of the water is said to be beneficial to the skin, and is a popular destination with those interested in the area's ancient history, and its beauty benefits.
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What to expect at this type of place: Hot spring
Nearby station
Nearby station: Tamatsukuri-Onsen (San'in Main Line), about 1.5 km from the spot in a straight line.
Worked out on 2026-09-14 from this place’s map position, using HeartRails Express station data and station names from Wikidata. The distance is a straight line, not a walking route, and says nothing about buses, transfers or timetables — plan the trip on Google Maps.
Stay the night
An onsen town is at its best in the evening and early morning, after the day visitors have gone.
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