Rest at the Free Foot Bath and Enjoy Lunch at Nearby Restaurants in the Hot Spring Town
About this spot
A small plaza along the Tamayugawa River near the center of Tamatsukuri Hot Spring town, where anyone can enjoy a free foot bath—a popular rest spot. Soaking your feet in Tamatsukuri's famed 'beautiful skin bath,' the fatigue from your morning walk will gently melt away. The plaza is surrounded by Izumo soba restaurants, eateries using local ingredients, cafes, and souvenir shops—perfect for a post-foot-bath lunch. The landscape of the hot spring town, with willow groves and hanging greenery lining both banks of the Tamayugawa River, is full of traditional Japanese charm ideal for leisurely strolling. Take your time to include an after-lunch walk for digestion.
Tips
Bring a small towel specifically for the foot bath. Popular lunch spots can get crowded during midday, so consider arriving early or dining at off-peak hours. There are many souvenir shops in the hot spring town, making for an enjoyable shopping stroll afterward.
Best time to visit
Approximately 2 hours. Warming your feet first in the foot bath before lunch makes for a smooth transition to afternoon activities with plenty of time to relax.
Access & map
〒699-0201 Shimane Prefecture, Matsue City, Tamayu-cho, Tamatsukuri 46
Model course featuring this spot
Tamatsukuri Hot Spring: Wish Stones and Romance-Fulfilling Bridge - A Leisurely Stroll Through the Hot Spring Town
Shimane
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