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Welcome to the Paper Museum
The history of paper is age-old and it has contributed
greatly to the march of mankind in its many forms.
Focusing on paper, this museum exists to help people
trace the past, learn from the present and contemplate
the future.
The Paper Museum was opened in 1950 in Horihune, Oji,
Kita-ku, Tokyo, where the first western style paper
manufacturing company was established in 1873.
The Museum moved to the current four-story new
building in Asukayama Park in 1998.
The Museum has a collection of over 40,000 historic items and approximately
10,000 books relating to paper. These items help preserve and interpret the
history and significance of paper in our world. Our exhibitions cover 2,000
years of paper history, traditional Japanese paper, called 'Washi,' various
kinds of modern western style paper, recycled paper and current paper-related
environmental matters.
The Museum has a floor space of 2,267 square meters, but we
are proud that this Museum is one of the most unique, comprehensive and
best paper museums in the world.
In addition to our permanent exhibitions, you can enjoy workshops
including hand paper making and a special exhibition that
changes every two or three months.
We recommend that you allow at least one and a half hours for an enjoyable visit.
