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Tamatsukuri Onsen Ryokan OQOQ
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Having just renewed in September 2025, guest reviews are still accumulating, but families praise 'Oku no Mori,' the wood-play kids' space said to be the largest of its kind in Shimane, along with the all-inclusive plan's free-flowing local sake and soft drinks. Touches like the baby bed in the women's communal bath and the mild temperature setting of the foot bath reflect the thoughtfulness expected of a Welcome Baby-certified inn.
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Kids Facilities
Kids' space 'Oku no Mori'
Kids' space 'Oku no Mori'
- scheduleHours:15:00〜20:00／6:00〜9:00
An indoor kids' space on the first floor of the Higashi-no-Sho wing. Designed to evoke a forest using Shimane timber, it has 12 corners including a pretend-play corner, a ball-rolling pool, a hen-shaped xylophone, a 'secret base' cube, building blocks, a wall-climbing step, a balance beam and monkey bars, a magatama-shaped swing, and stringed instruments.
- •Opened in September 2025; the ryokan describes it as the largest kids' space among lodging facilities in the prefecture (per official site).
- •Hours: 3 p.m.-8 p.m. and 6 a.m.-9 a.m. (per official site).
Beautifying-skin hot spring (communal bath, open-air bath, sauna)
Beautifying-skin hot spring (communal bath, open-air bath, sauna)
On the 2.5th floor of the Higashi-no-Sho wing, with separate communal baths and open-air baths for men and women, plus a dry sauna and a mist sauna, open from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next day (unavailable from midnight to 6 a.m.; the sauna closes at midnight). The source spring is Tamatsukuri Onsen (a sulfate and chloride spring, with added water and circulation filtration). A baby bed is set up in the changing area of the women's communal bath.
- •The onsen may only be used by children who are already potty-trained.
- •By Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare rules, mixed-gender bathing is not permitted for children who are approximately 7 or older.
- •The communal bath changing area has a baby bathtub, a baby bath chair, baby soap, a baby bed (women's bath), and extra hand towels.
Foot bath 'tamari'
Foot bath 'tamari'
- scheduleHours:15:00〜22:00 / 7:00〜10:00
A source-fed foot bath just past the main entrance, open 3 p.m.-10 p.m. and 7 a.m.-10 a.m. There are three types: one lined with agate stones, one with bubbling jets, and a pebble-lined 'health path.' The temperature is kept mild so children can use it comfortably.
Baby and kids' item rentals
Baby and kids' item rentals
A wide range of baby and kids' items is available for rental. Advance notice is recommended. Only disposable diapers are charged; everything else is free.
- checkToilet training seat (rental)
- checkBaby step stool (rental)
- checkDiaper trash bin (rental)
- checkBaby wipes (rental)
- checkChildren's samue loungewear (rental; S: 48 cm length, M: 55 cm length)
- checkChildren's toothbrush (rental)
- checkChildren's meal bib (rental)
- checkStroller (rental)
- checkBed-wetting mat (rental)
- checkBottle-warming machine (rental)
- checkBaby bottle cleaning set (rental)
- checkNursing pillow (rental)
- checkSterilizing bag (rental)
- checkDisposable diapers (fee applies)
- checkAir purifier (rental)
- checkIce pack and thermometer (rental)
- •Supplies are limited, so advance notice is recommended.
All-inclusive dining room
All-inclusive dining room
A dining room where every table is semi-private, serving kid-popular dishes (such as hamburger steak and fried chicken) as well as baby food suited to your child's age in months. Children's tableware is available, and bringing your own baby food is also fine.
- •Allergy accommodation covers only eight major allergens (egg, shrimp, crab, buckwheat, milk, peanut, wheat, and walnut), with no guarantee of complete allergen removal - please contact the ryokan in advance when booking.
- •The all-inclusive drink bar is also offered to elementary-school-age children and younger (order-based in private rooms).
Overview
Tamai Bekkan, a long-established ryokan in Tamatsukuri Onsen, was renewed in September 2025 as RYOKAN OQOQ (Okuoku). On the first floor of the Higashi-no-Sho wing it has 'Oku no Mori,' a wood-play kids' space built with Shimane timber that the ryokan describes as the largest of its kind among lodging facilities in the prefecture, with 12 corners of wood-crafted play equipment including a pretend-play area, a ball-rolling pool, a xylophone, and monkey bars. The all-inclusive plan offers free-flowing drinks - about 15 kinds of local sake, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks from Shimane - plus late-night ochazuke (a rice-in-broth night snack) and post-bath ice pops. The ryokan is certified as a 'Welcome Baby' inn by the Miki House Child-Rearing Research Institute.
RYOKAN OQOQ (Okuoku) in Tamatsukuri Onsen is a 46-room ryokan renewed in September 2025 from the former Tamai Bekkan. On the first floor of the Higashi-no-Sho wing is 'Oku no Mori,' a kids' space the ryokan describes as the largest among lodging facilities in Shimane Prefecture. Children can play across 12 corners, including a forest-themed symbol chair, a pretend-play corner, a ball-rolling pool, a drawing corner, a hen-shaped xylophone, a 'secret base' cube, building blocks, a wall-climbing step, a balance beam and monkey bars, and a magatama-shaped swing.
Bathing and the onsen
Tamatsukuri Onsen, known as a hot spring that beautifies the skin (a sulfate and chloride spring, with added water and circulation filtration), can be enjoyed in the communal bath, open-air bath, dry sauna and mist sauna on the 2.5th floor of the Higashi-no-Sho wing (open 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next day; unavailable from midnight to 6 a.m.; the sauna closes at midnight). A baby bed is set up in the changing area of the women's communal bath, and the tamari foot bath just past the entrance has three types, all fed by flowing natural spring water kept at a mild, child-friendly temperature.
Dining
The all-inclusive plan includes a 90-minute free-flowing drink service at dinner, with four local sake brands, Shimane wine, draft beer, and soft drinks. The post-bath lounge offers late-night ochazuke (7 p.m.-9 p.m.) and ice pops available around the clock. A wide range of items is available for rental, including a toilet training seat, a baby step stool, baby wipes, children's samue loungewear, a nursing pillow, a formula-preparation machine, and an air purifier; only disposable diapers are charged separately. The ryokan is certified as a 'Welcome Baby' inn by the Miki House Child-Rearing Research Institute.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1247 Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue, Shimane 699-0201 |
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| directions_carAccess | San'in Expressway: about 10 minutes by car from Matsue-Tamatsukuri IC. JR San'in Main Line: about 5 minutes by taxi from Tamatsukuri Onsen Station. About 45 minutes by car from Izumo Taisha Shrine via National Route 9. |
| trainNearest station | Tamatsukuri Onsen Station (JR San'in Main Line) |
| local_parkingParking | Free outdoor parking for 40 cars (first-come, first-served), located across the river from the ryokan. Signs mark the lot; guests park their own vehicles. |
| callPhone | +81-852-62-0524 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://oqoq.jp/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 22, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-12). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can babies who aren't potty-trained use the onsen?
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No. The onsen - including the communal bath, open-air bath, and sauna - may only be used by children who are already potty-trained. If you're traveling with a baby who isn't yet potty-trained, please check with the ryokan about bathing options.
What baby and kids' items can I borrow?
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The ryokan offers an extensive rental lineup, including a toilet training seat, a baby step stool, baby wipes, children's samue loungewear, a stroller, a formula-preparation machine, a nursing pillow, an air purifier, and more. Everything is free except disposable diapers, which carry a fee. Since supplies are limited, advance notice is recommended.
What is the kids' space 'Oku no Mori' like, and what are its hours?
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Oku no Mori is an indoor kids' space on the first floor of the Higashi-no-Sho wing, built with Shimane timber and described by the ryokan as the largest of its kind among lodging facilities in the prefecture. It has 12 play corners - including a pretend-play corner, a ball-rolling pool, a wall-climbing step, and a balance beam and monkey bars - and is open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and again from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Can you accommodate food allergies?
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Please always tell the ryokan about any food allergies when booking, even if you're a repeat guest. Allergy accommodation covers only a set list of major allergens - the ryokan's own materials give differing lists in different places (egg, shrimp, crab, buckwheat, milk, peanut, wheat, and walnut in one place, with cashew added in another) - and complete removal of allergens cannot be guaranteed. Please confirm directly with the ryokan before booking.
How do you get to RYOKAN OQOQ, and is parking available?
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By car, it's about 10 minutes from Matsue-Tamatsukuri IC on the San'in Expressway, or about 45 minutes from Izumo Taisha Shrine via National Route 9. By train, it's about a 5-minute taxi ride from Tamatsukuri Onsen Station on the JR San'in Main Line. Free outdoor parking for 40 cars is available on a first-come, first-served basis, located across the river from the ryokan.
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