Tamatsukuri Onsen, Sulphur spring in Matsue, Japan.
Tamatsukuri Onsen is a sulfur spring located along the Tamayu River with mineral-rich waters containing high concentrations of sulfate and chloride. The water's composition resembles natural skin lotion and is enjoyed by visitors in public bathing facilities.
This place was first recorded in 733 when mentioned in an ancient local document from the Nara period. It has maintained its importance as a healing spring throughout the centuries since then.
The name Tamatsukuri comes from a local tradition of crafting curved jewels connected to Japanese imperial ceremonies and ancestral beliefs. These handmade pieces remain an important part of the region's identity.
The bathing facilities are easily accessible and allow visitors to enjoy the water in public pools or take it with them. A fountain in Yuyakushi Square enables guests to collect the water for personal skincare use.
The water possesses such specific mineral properties that visitors learn to use it like a natural beauty product. Many people take advantage of this opportunity to create personalized skincare preparations on site.
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