<p>Provided are a method for storing cells whereby the requirements for the quickness and convenience in treating the cells before and after the storage and for the easiness in transporting the same can be satisfied while maintaining the survival rate of the cells at a high level, and a device therefor. A method for storing cells wherein the storage temperature is controlled to be higher than the crystallization temperature of water in the cells to be stored and not higher than the optimum action temperature of the cells while the storage pressure is controlled to 0.11 to 10 MPa. A device for storing cells comprising a pressurized container which can be maintained under a definite pressure when packed with a pressure medium, and one or more cell storage containers which can be put in the pressurized container and have an ability to transfer the pressure from outside to a material contained therein so that cells enclosed therein can be pressurized.</p>
