A former doctor’s surgery, the Kurashiki Mingeikan Minami no Yado has since been restored as an accommodation facility, and now consists of three different guest accommodations – the Gawahan no Yado, the Naka no Yado (featured here) and the Oku no Yado. Located between the Kurashiki Mingeikan (Japan Folk Crafts Museum) and the Japan Folk Toy Museum, all three guest accommodations contained within the Mingeikan Minami no Yado are perfect places to enjoy a relaxing stay, fully immersed within the rich history and culture of their neighbouring establishments.
The Naka no Yado comprises the upper floor of a townhouse believed to have been built in the Taisho period (1912-1926). Restored to its traditional Japanese (tatami mat) style, the property affords views of the Mingei Square and the Japan Folk Toy Museum from its south window, which lets in plentiful natural light. From the north window, views of the neighbouring Kurashiki Mingeikan building can be enjoyed. The accommodation features a number of historic items, including calligraphy work displayed in the alcove that reads ‘muji gokujo’ (translating roughly as ‘the beauty of simplicity’), by Kichinosuke Tonomura – the first ever director of the Kurashiki Mingeikan, who came to Kurashiki at the invitation of Soichiro Ohara (of the nearby Ohara Museum of Art). The property also features a large ceramic ornamental plate, from the Kurikoma Jingamori kiln, making it an ideal choice for guests who wish to immerse themselves in the spirit of Japanese folk art.
倉敷民藝館南の宿は「川畔の宿」「中の宿」「奥の宿」の３つの宿から成り、長く医院として利用されていた建物を宿泊施設として再生しています。倉敷民藝館と日本郷土玩具館との間に位置し、隣接する施設とも繋がりを持つ歴史と文化を感じる場所で、寛ぎのひとときをお過ごしください。
A former doctor’s surgery, the Kurashiki Mingeikan Minami no Yado has since been restored as an accommodation facility, and now consists of three different guest accommodations – the Gawahan no Yado, the Naka no Yado (featured here) and the Oku no Yado. Located between the Kurashiki Mingeikan (Japan Folk Crafts Museum) and the Japan Folk Toy Museum, all three guest accommodations contained within the Mingeikan Minami no Yado are perfect places to enjoy a relaxing stay, fully immersed within the rich history and culture of their neighbouring establishments.
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「倉敷民藝館南 中の宿」は、大正期に建てられたと伝えられる町家の２階部分の座敷を客室として改修しています。
自然光をふんだんに取り込む南の窓からはみんげい広場と日本郷土玩具館、北の窓からは隣接する倉敷民藝館を望むことができます。床の間には、大原總一郎氏に招かれて倉敷に居を移し倉敷民藝館初代館長となった外村吉之介氏の書「無地極上」と、栗駒陣ヶ森窯の大皿をしつらえました。民藝の精神が息づく倉敷の宿をお楽しみください。
The Naka no Yado comprises the upper floor of a townhouse believed to have been built in the Taisho period (1912-1926). Restored to its traditional Japanese (tatami mat) style, the property affords views of the Mingei Square and the Japan Folk Toy Museum from its south window, which lets in plentiful natural light.
From the north window, views of the neighbouring Kurashiki Mingeikan building can be enjoyed. The accommodation features a number of historic items, including calligraphy work displayed in the alcove that reads ‘muji gokujo’ (translating roughly as ‘the beauty of simplicity’), by Kichinosuke Tonomura – the first ever director of the Kurashiki Mingeikan, who came to Kurashiki at the invitation of Soichiro Ohara (of the nearby Ohara Museum of Art). The property also features a large ceramic ornamental plate, from the Kurikoma Jingamori kiln, making it an ideal choice for guests who wish to immerse themselves in the spirit of Japanese folk art.