Tamatsukuri Onsen Explained

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°C70°C.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Tamatsukuri Onsen is an ancient hot spring, dating back to the 8th century^[4] 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.^[5]

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Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Dijitaru Daijisen . 玉造温泉 . 2012-10-23 . 2012 . Shogakukan . Tokyo . Japanese . Tamatsukuri Onsen . 56431036 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ . 2007-08-25 .
2. Encyclopedia: Encyclopedia of Japan . S . 2012-10-23 . 2012 . Shogakukan . Tokyo . 56431036 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ . 2007-08-25 .
3. Encyclopedia: Encyclopedia of Japan . Tamatsukuri Hot Spring . 2012-10-23 . 2012 . Shogakukan . Tokyo . 56431036 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ . 2007-08-25 .
4. Web site: An ancient hot spring resort by a small river that flows into nearby Lake Shinji . Japan Travel . 14 May 2021.
5. Web site: Historical and modern hot spring resort, Tamatsukuri Onsen . 15 May 2014 . Shimane Japan . 14 May 2021.