TAMATSUKURI Wellness Tourism

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Wellness Tourism

Tamatsukuri Onsen ;
Soothe and Restore Body and Soul

Be sure to immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Tamatsukuri Onsen, where you will not only encounter the soothing landscapes but also connect with the warmth of the locals’ hearts

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Day 1

Immense yourself in Magatama and
Local Cuisine Cultures

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    Savour the delicacy of Tamatsukuri Onsen

    The Lakeside Restaurant Fujinatei

    Fujinatei, a prestigious local Japanese restaurant, offers Tai Meshi, a traditional Tamatsukuri cuisine featuring seasoned seabream flakes atop rice. Enjoy the delicacy of Matsue City with a picturesque view of Lake Shinji.

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    The Izumo Tamatsukuri Museum

    The Izumo Tamatsukuri Museum displays ancient village remnants, including magatamas. Exhibits feature artefacts from the site. Ruins near Tamatsukuri indicate a thriving society from the first century BC. Magatama production lasted until the middle Heian Period (from 841 AD to 1185 AD). Besides red and white agate magatamas, Tamatsukuri has excelled in crafting ones from rare dark green agates.

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    The Izumo no Kuni Yakuso Toji Programme

    The Izumo no Kuni Yakuso Toji Programme, the hot spring cure programme in the Izumo region, collaborates with doctors from Shimane University and other medical professionals. The scientific programme aims to improve physical and mental well-being and enrich natural beauty: a pamphlet and a video instruct users on the content of this excellent program that can be done through self-study.

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    Stay at a long-established Japanese Inn

Day 2

Explore the Historic Spa Town.

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    Explore the Historic Spa Town.

    Trekking

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    Mt. Kasen

    Two hundred meters in elevation of Mt. Kasen, east of Tamatsukuri Onsen, has been known for its agate mining since ancient times. Dark green agates called the Izumo Stone have been considered precious items, and the mountain supports the foundation of Tamatskuri’s craftsmanship.

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    The Izumo Tamasaku Magatama Historical Park

    Tamasaku Magatama Historical Park, a testament to Tamatsukuri’s magatama culture, occupies approximately 3 hectares on the gentle slopes at the base of Mt. Kasen, east of the town centre. These ruins attest to the zenith of Tamatsukuri’s magatama culture.

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    Menouya Shinguu

    1901 established Menouya Shinguu has a rich history deeply rooted in the craftsmanship of agates from Mt. Kasen. Its brand is known as Izumo Magatama, characterized by its soft, gently rounded form and deep green colour, vividly displaying the exquisite texture of authentic jasper. The beads made by the stonemasons of Menouya Shinguu, called Gyokujin, hold significant cultural and spiritual value.

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    Tamasakuyu Shrine

    Be sure to experience a unique Shinto ritual for wishes at the shrine. Purchase amulet packages for JPY600 containing a pebble at the office. Wash the pebble with sacred water, then touch the big stone, making your wish thrice. Return to the worship hall, write your desire on tags, place one copy in a card box, and keep the other as an amulet. This ritual focused on the wishing deity and drew numerous visitors seeking blessings and wish fulfilment.

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    Options Menu:
    Trekking around the Spa Town, or
    The Fujina Yaki Pottery Experience

    Option Menu: Seiganji Temple, Tamatsukuri Yogai San Hilltop Castle, and Tamatsukuri Kotohira Guu Shrine (Trekking)

    As a Rinzai sect temple belonging to the Myoshinji school, Sengenji Temple is dedicated to Amida Buddha and Hotei. The temple is also known for its Oshiroi Jizo statue, which is said to have healing for skin ailments.

    Tamatsukuri Yogai San Hilltop Castle is an old fortress from the Japanese Sengoku Period (1467-1568). The fortress saw battles and power shifts among different clans vying for control around Tamatskuri Onsen.

    Tamatsukuri Kotohira Guu Shrine, 150 meters in elevation and deep in the fortress hill, honours the deity of maritime safety and good harvest. The shrine has a main hall and stone statues reflecting Shinto and Buddhist influences.

    The Fujina Yaki Kiln’s Pottery Experience

    Unzen Kiln, the Fujinayaki Potter’s wheel, was founded in the mid-Edo Period (18 AD) and later became the second of Lord Funai’s, the lord of Matsue, two favourite regional kilns. The craftsman kindly instructs you to make your original bowl. Be sure to use your handicrafts as a reminder of your visit to Tamatskuri Onsen.

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    Stay at a long-established Japanese Inn
    Appreciate the Izumo Kagura Shinto Dance

    The word Kagura means ‘Shinto dance’ in Japanese. The purpose of the dance is to pray for the descent of gods and listen to their oracles. Izumo Kagura expresses many myths from the Izumo region and dances slowly to adhere to Shinto rituals.

    Ushio-san no Uji Kagura is based in the Ushio area in Sannoji Temple, Daito, Unnan City. Since 1901, the troupe has belonged to the Izumo Oyashiro Grand Shirne’s Kagura headquarters, and every year, they perform at the grand festival in front of the Kagura Hall.

Day 3

Visit Izumo Oyashiro Grand Shrine,
and, or Matsue Castle (Option)

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    Izumo Oyashiro Grand Shrine

    As the landmark of the Izumo region, Izumo Oyashiro Grand Shrine boasts its 24-meter main building dedicated to Okuninushi. He is the god of the creation of the Japanese land, including Tamatsukuri Onsen and is also known for good marriages and fruitful associations. The faith in the god holds 72 festivals annually; the famous Kamiiari-sai brings deities together to discuss the people’s fortune and arrange marriages, attracting many visitors from all over Japan every year.

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    Matsue Castle Remark: You can choose to visit Matsue Castle.

    Matsue Castle symbolizes the civic pride of the locals and is one of the few remaining feudal Japanese castles that retains its main keep in its original wooden form. Built after the last great war of feudal Japan, the keep has survived earthquakes, fires, and other causes that destroyed or damaged many Japanese castles. The castle attracts visitors from all over Japan and abroad.

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