World Bags & Luggage Museum

Museum • 1-chōme-8-10 Komagata, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0043, Japan

4.3(289 reviews)

Fascinated by the history of bags, the World Bag Museum

The World Bag Museum, quietly standing in Taito, Tokyo, is a wonderful space where you can explore the familiar yet deeply historical and cultural world of bags.

Reflecting on the evolution of bags

Stepping into the museum, you'll see a variety of bags that have evolved over time. From leather products that look like ancient Egyptian artifacts to traditional backpacks beloved by children in Switzerland, the diverse exhibits lead us through the long journey of bags.

Encountering bags from around the world

Venturing further, you will encounter works reflecting the cultures of the countries where bags originate. From Italian-made bags that combine functional beauty and artistic expression to Mongolian leather products that evoke the breath of nature, you will be reminded of the extraordinary creativity of humanity.

Reflecting on the personal belongings of celebrities

Finally, the most eye-catching part is the corner featuring bags actually used by celebrities. From Shigeo Nagashima's beloved items to the bags of current figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, a variety of bags convey scenes from their lives. Surely, our everyday bags also contain some special memories.

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Reviews

5(8 months ago)

Oxygen abdo

A nice little gem of a museum with English translations for most of the exhibits. There's an informative history of bags and luggage and there's a great collection of luggage from different parts of the world. Staff are so nice freindly free entrance

5(6 years ago)

Jenny Doan

A cool little museum to check out if you're nearby. It's free and they have English descriptions for all the items. They have a permanent exhibition with the history of bags and luggage and a collection from all over the world. You can also see the Tokyo Skytree from the top level.

5(5 years ago)

Dennis Johnston

Great free museum of baggage and luggage. In addition to a timeline and history of bag evolution (which was nicely done), learn about how luggage is made by the parent company. Also was learning about some bag cleaning tips, which I had no idea about.

5(8 months ago)

Str8 Line

Love places like this! You wouldn't think luggage could be so interesting. Cool to see the evolution of materials and designs over the centuries and especially in the last 100 years. This is actually two museums in honor of Ryusaku Shinkawa and his company ACE, which manufactured luggage. One of the museums showcases the evolution of luggage worldwide and one floor above is dedicated to Mr. Shinkawa and his 92-year dedication to luggage and bags.

4(4 years ago)

Abdulla Al-Mohannadi

A Well-curated museum of the history of bags and luggage with free admission. It starts off with a section explaining the history of bags and the need for containment of goods throughout the ages, and then transitions into a showcase of bags produced from each of the major continents. There are some signature rarities from Italy, France, the US, Germany, and Japan. On the other floor is a section dedicated to the museum’s (the Ace company) creator, his life, inspirations, and eventual rise to success. There are plenty of areas to sit, a vending machine with drinks, and great views on this floor. I visited on a Wednesday and I was the first person there early in the morning. Even towards the afternoon it was very quiet with only a handful of other tourists. I gave it a 4/5 rather than a solid 5 because an area in the museum, “Tips for Bags,” which provides advice on bag cleaning and maintenance, was not translated to English unlike everything else there.

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