Tamatsukuriyu Shrine

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Tamatsukuriyu Shrine

Popular spiritual spot popular for wish fulfillment and matchmaking.

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Tamatsukuriyu Shrine is an ancient shrine described in Izumo no kuni fudoki (description of the culture, climate, etc. of Izumo province). It is located in the back of Tamatsukuri Hot Spring, which has a 1,300-year history. In the Edo period, it was familiar as the hot spring of the gods. The lords of Matsue Domain from generation to generation often stayed in the area to take a bath and often visited this shrine.

As it was the production area of magatama (comma-shaped jewels), this shrine enshrines Kushiakitama no Mikoto, the jewel-making god who created the "Yasakani no Magatama", one of the Three Sacred Treasures of the Imperial Family. It enshrines Daimyochi no Mikoto and Sukuna Hikona no Mikoto, the guardian gods of hot springs who discovered Tamatsukuri Hot Spring.

The red miyabashi, which leads to the temple grounds, is also known as a bridge that makes love come true. There is a legend that if you take a picture with a torii gate inside, you will get a good match, which is a popular spot for taking pictures. At the back of the temple grounds, there is "Madama (wishing stone)". It is believed that your wish will come true if you pray by piling up the small natural stone "Kanai Ishi", which is received at the shrine office. Next to the Madama, there is "Omamori Ishi". It is made of blue agate, the material of the magatama, which protects the person who touches it.

The precincts of the shrine are a part of Izumotamatsukuriato designated as a national historic site, and the storage room in the motif of an ancient residence preserves various shrine treasures including 700 excavated magatama jewels and other materials. The shrine also enshrines Yu-hime Daimyojin, the god of beautiful skin, easy childbirth and child rearing. There are many people who pray for pregnancy and smooth delivery as there is also a parent and child dog.

Highlights

  • It is close to Tamatsukuri Hot Spring .
  • It enshrines the god of making jewels and protecting hot springs.
  • There is a stone called 'Madama' (wish stone) that grants wishes.
  • A rare shrine with “Komainu / guardian dogs” (statue of an imaginary beast represented as a lion-dog) of parent and child.

Photos

  • A hall of worship in front of a shrine

    A hall of worship in front of a shrine

  • Gorgeously carved of background of the main shrine

    Gorgeously carved of background of the main shrine

  • Set of amulet stone, wish card and amulet bag given at shrine office

    Set of amulet stone, wish card and amulet bag given at shrine office

  • If you touch and pray, your wishes will be granted

    If you touch and pray, your wishes will be granted

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Details

Name in Japanese
玉作湯神社
Postal Code
699-0201
Address
508 Tamayuchotamatsukuri, Matsue City, Shimane
Telephone
0852-62-0006
Hours
Open all day for worship
Access
1) 7 minutes by Ichibata Bus from JR Tamatsukurionsen Station, 3 minutes walk from 'Tamatsukurionsen' stop.
2) 10 minutes by car from Matsue Tamatsukuri IC on Sanin Expressway.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)