Tamatsukuriyu Shrine

Overview

Tamatsukuriyu Shrine stands beside Tamatsukuri Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts, in Tamayu, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. Long associated with the crafting of magatama comma-shaped beads and the protection of the hot springs, the shrine is beloved by visitors. Its precinct is home to a famous Wish Stone, said to grant wishes to those who touch it in prayer, making it a natural stop along a stroll through the spa town.

Highlights

• ●The precinct's Wish Stone, said to grant wishes
• ●A rare crest of beads within a double tortoiseshell motif
• ●A tranquil approach woven into the spa town
• ●The bead-making heritage of the Tamatsukuri area

History

Tamatsukuriyu Shrine is a Shikinaisha, listed in the Heian-period Engishiki register, and formerly held the rank of prefectural shrine. Its distinctive crest depicts round, tubular and comma-shaped beads within a double tortoiseshell motif, recalling the area's fame as a major center of bead-making. Its history is intertwined with Tamatsukuri Onsen, and it remains a focus of local faith today.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the spa town from Tamatsukuri-Onsen Station and stroll along the river
2. 2Visit Tamatsukuriyu Shrine and pray at the Wish Stone
3. 3Enjoy the footbaths and souvenir shops of the spa town
4. 4Soak in the waters of Tamatsukuri Onsen at your inn

Did you know?

💡 It is said that touching a small blessed stone received at the shrine office to the precinct's Wish Stone while praying will make your wish come true, drawing many who seek out this popular power spot.

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