Tamatsukuri Onsen
玉造温泉
Tamatsukuri Onsen has served visitors since the eighth century with mineral-rich sulfate waters said to heal rheumatism and improve skin health.
Tamatsukuri Onsen is a hot spring town located near Matsue City in Tamayu, known for its sulfate spring waters said to heal various ailments like rheumatism and skin conditions. Its mineral-rich water, believed to be good for the skin, draws visitors interested in the town's ancient history and beauty benefits. Dating back to the 8th century, Tamatsukuri Onsen is said to have been a bathing site for gods once a year since Japan's creation, according to the myth of Izanagi and Izanami. Mentioned as early as 733 in the Izumo Fudoki, an ancient record of the culture and geography of the Izumo Province.
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