Tamatsukuri Onsen — 1,300-Year Beauty Hot Spring

Tamatsukuri Onsen (玉造温泉) is a 1,300-year-old hot spring resort famous for beautifying waters rich in sulfate and chloride, earning the nickname 'hot spring of the gods' in ancient texts. The alkaline waters (pH 8.4) are said to smooth skin and improve complexion, making it popular with Japanese women seeking beauty benefits. The onsen district lines the Tamayu River with traditional ryokan, public bathhouses, and a walking trail.

Tamatsukuri also has magatama (勾玉, curved jewel) crafting heritage dating to ancient times when comma-shaped jadeite beads were sacred Imperial treasures. The town's workshops let visitors shape and polish their own magatama stones, connecting to Japan's prehistoric jade culture.