SHIMANE · ONSEN ACCESS
Tamatsukuri Onsen
The JR station and the onsen town are about two kilometres apart. Continue by local bus, taxi or accommodation pickup.
MAIN ACCESS
From the main hub
From Matsue Station, use the direct Tamatsukuri Line from platform 5, or take JR to Tamatsukuri-Onsen Station and continue locally.Ichibata Tamatsukuri Line
Board at Matsue Station platform 5. The bus serves JR Tamatsukuri-Onsen Station entrance and continues into the onsen town.
- Platform
- 5
- Routes
- 61 / 62
- Payment
- Cash / IC
JR to Tamatsukuri-Onsen
From the JR station, continue by local bus, taxi or a confirmed accommodation pickup. The town is not directly outside the station.
- Distance
- About 2 km
- Bus
- About 5–10 min
- Walk
- About 30 min
OTHER OPTIONS
Other ways to arrive
Confirm before arrival
Some ryokan offer station pickup for guests, but times and reservation rules differ.
Check flight-linked transport
Airport transport changes with flight schedules. Confirm the current route before relying on a direct stop.
Simple from the JR station
Useful with luggage. Confirm whether a vehicle is waiting or arrange dispatch before arrival.
RETURN TRIP
Plan the return
Confirm the connection from the onsen town to JR Tamatsukuri-Onsen or Matsue before check-out or a day-use bath.Onsen town → Matsue
Use a Tamatsukuri Line stop in the correct direction and confirm route 61 or 62.
Town → JR station
Allow buffer time for the local bus, taxi or accommodation shuttle before the train.
ON SITE
At the destination
Along the Tamayu River
Ryokan, footbaths and visitor spots are spread along the river rather than one single entrance.
Bring a small towel
Outdoor footbath availability can change with maintenance and weather.
Check each facility
Hours, prices, towel rental and maintenance closures differ by bath and ryokan.
PLAN & CONFIRM