Tamaatsukuri Onsen

Tamatsukuri Onsen in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture is characterized by its status as 'beauty spring' and foot bath culture. Long known for skin benefits, it particularly attracts female visitors. Free foot baths throughout town serve as interaction points for tourists and residents, creating unique culture of enjoying thermal springs while walking. It is recognized as a tourism destination practicing thermal beauty wellness concepts.

A representative hot spring resort of the Izumo region in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Known for skin-beautifying properties since mythological times, counted among Japan's oldest onsen. Positioned along the Hii River, it retains classic hot spring town atmosphere. Features gentle sulfate waters, renowned for skin-friendly properties. While lesser-known nationally, it is deeply cherished locally.

A hot spring resort in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, known since antiquity for its skin-beautifying properties. Multiple foot bath facilities dot the resort town, with additional baths lining the walking path toward Lake Shinji, allowing casual tourist access. Cosmetic product development leveraging spring minerals is thriving, promoting fusion of bathing and beauty culture.

A rare hot spring in Shimizu-cho, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture with naturally mixed thermal and seawater composition. The salt-infused waters create unique therapeutic properties. Documented in Edo-period historical records, these springs have been traditionally believed to treat skin conditions. It represents one of Japan's rare seawater-blend thermal spring examples.

One of Japan's oldest 'beauty skin' springs recorded in ancient texts. Many visitors pair it with Izumo Shrine worship. Magatama motifs throughout the town create a unique atmosphere.

Cultural development of foot bath traditions in Tamagawa Onsen, Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Free foot baths installed throughout the hot spring town enable casual visitor access to onsen experiences. Often called 'democratization of hot spring towns,' this initiative spread from the 1970s and is now widely adopted at onsen nationwide.