
Mingei Philosophy Matsumoto Lifestyle, Simple Beyond Beauty
Mingei Philosophy Matsumoto Lifestyle, Simple Beyond Beauty
The otherworldly beauty of the Mingei spirit.
Born as an inevitable product of the culture
out of nature and tradition.
The name has been cultivated and polished
by the passing of time and accumulation of history.
There within lies the essence of beauty.
Though plain and simple, it is natural and
familiar like water,
and thus comfortable and familiar.
Time spent in a natural present state.
Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu,
a rustic hotel for everyday use.


Mingei Spirit is rooted in the land of Matsumoto
Mingei Spirit is rooted in the land of Matsumoto
The art of Mingei is not ‘owned’ by any specific artist. It was born and cultivated through an everyday lifestyle and refers to items designed with such a purpose in mind.
The beauty of Mingei style is a simple causal beauty. Its beauty grows as the patina of everyday life accumulates. Nameless craftsmen have passed down their study of the art and its simple functional beauty. It is the essence of simplicity that facilitates the true beauty of Mingei.
The Mingei spirit that bred Matsumoto folk art furniture thrives today as it did in years past. Similar to how the beauty of the earth is superimposed in everyday lifestyle, we welcome you here at Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu, as a hotel that reflects the Mingei spirit.