One-of-a-kind wooden handbag, creaded from 200-year-old linden trees
迷子の蝶は、花よりも居心地の良い場所を見つけたようです。 A butterfly lost in a sunny field found an even cozier spot than flowers
"For 36 years, KINOKABAN has walked a beautiful journey alongside over 3,000 courageous owners who chose to cross the bridge into an unknown world with us."
Thank you for discovering our world via ESCAPE. Our artisan, Yuuki Kamei, shapes each bag not through calculated custom orders, but by listening to the quiet voice of 200-year-old wood,japanese linden, trusting pure inspiration.
Every single piece is an irreplaceable encounter. It is through the hearts of our owners that these creations are truly completed. Currently, these silent dialogues can only be met in person at our exhibitions in Japan or by private appointment at our Yatsugatake atelier. We look forward to welcoming you to the next chapter of our story.
"KINOKABAN" is a wooden handbag created by artist Yuuki Kamei, using Japanese linden, a tree endemic to Japan.
KINOKABAN, literally represents "a wooden bag" in Japanese, is a one-of-a-kind design, handmade one by one, valuing the life of the tree that has lived for over 200 years. While being lightweight and durable, the bags are also beautifully shaped to fit the user, and above all, they are made with the utmost care so that the owner can enjoy the pleasure of having a bag that is "uniquely his or her
The schedule is subject to change due to social conditions and other factors. Please check the schedule before coming to the event.
October 07, 2026 ～ October 20, 2026
Ginza Mitsukoshi 7th floor
4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
二百年の記憶を、その手に。時を纏う、本物のラグジュアリー。
Two hundred years of memory in your hands. True luxury that wears time itself.
At Last, We've Met — What KINOKABAN Has Always Cherished —
Amid the dazzling flood of information that fills our daily lives, how did you find your way to this site?
We live in an age where opening a small door in the palm of your hand can connect you to an infinite world at any moment. Yet, when you search in vain for what lies at the core of your “true self,” you may suddenly feel a sense of loneliness, as if you’ve lost your way in this vast world.
How did our “KINOKABAN” appear to you?
Since we work closely with trees and live in the forest, we cannot hear your answer directly.
Still, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude that you sensed something here and decided to visit us.
From us, to the you we have yet to meet
Since our founding, KINOKABAN
has cherished the phrase, “At Last, We’ve Met.”
A linden tree that withstood harsh winds and snow, living devotedly for 200 years.
The long, long time and passion of the craftsman, who stays close to that life and weaves an image into form.
That nostalgic, gentle treasure you’ve been searching for—one that lies dormant within you, as if you’d once gazed upon it on a street corner somewhere, or in a distant dream.
None of these things can be obtained simply with the click of a button.
Only after accumulating moments of time that flow slowly—in direct contrast to the speed of our era—do they gently reveal themselves.
Kamei creates a KINOKABAN that is one of a kind in the world, and it eventually finds its way to you. We feel that this is nothing short of a miracle.
May this wooden bag be a cherished presence—for the linden tree, for the artisan, and for you—
one that brings heartfelt joy as you all say, “At last, we’ve met.”
We will continue, as always, to cherish and weave these prayer-like words.
Welcome to the world of KINOKABAN.
KINOKABAN - 軌跡 journey -
二百年の記憶を、その手に。時を纏う、本物のラグジュアリー。
Two hundred years of memory in your hands. True luxury that wears time itself.
At Last, We've Met — What KINOKABAN Has Always Cherished —
Amid the dazzling flood of information that fills our daily lives, how did you find your way to this site?
We live in an age where opening a small door in the palm of your hand can connect you to an infinite world at any moment. Yet, when you search in vain for what lies at the core of your “true self,” you may suddenly feel a sense of loneliness, as if you’ve lost your way in this vast world.
How did our “KINOKABAN” appear to you?
Since we work closely with trees and live in the forest, we cannot hear your answer directly.
Still, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude that you sensed something here and decided to visit us.
From us, to the you we have yet to meet
Since our founding, KINOKABAN
has cherished the phrase, “At Last, We’ve Met.”
A linden tree that withstood harsh winds and snow, living devotedly for 200 years.
The long, long time and passion of the craftsman, who stays close to that life and weaves an image into form.
That nostalgic, gentle treasure you’ve been searching for—one that lies dormant within you, as if you’d once gazed upon it on a street corner somewhere, or in a distant dream.
None of these things can be obtained simply with the click of a button.
Only after accumulating moments of time that flow slowly—in direct contrast to the speed of our era—do they gently reveal themselves.
Kamei creates a KINOKABAN that is one of a kind in the world, and it eventually finds its way to you. We feel that this is nothing short of a miracle.
May this wooden bag be a cherished presence—for the linden tree, for the artisan, and for you—
one that brings heartfelt joy as you all say, “At last, we’ve met.”
We will continue, as always, to cherish and weave these prayer-like words.
Welcome to the world of KINOKABAN.
KINOKABAN - 軌跡 journey -
樹の鞄 KINOKABAN®︎
5993-1 Yato, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi 409-1502, Japan
info@kinokaban.com
+81-551-38-2741
Visit our Yatsugatake Atelier to experience the natural warmth and beauty of wood firsthand. Discover exclusive wooden bags and artworks made from rare woods in a relaxed, private setting. We welcome one group per day—please reserve your preferred date via our inquiry form or email.
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