Tamatsukuriyu Shrine

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.