Specialty · Japantown
Paper Tree
on Japantown, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Family-run origami shop on the Buchanan Street pedestrian mall since 1968, selling origami paper from Japan, Thailand and Italy, kits and books, sumi-e supplies and incense, with a small origami gallery.
Hours
- Monday
- 11am–5pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11am–5pm
- Thursday
- 11am–5pm
- Friday
- 11am–5pm
- Saturday
- 11am–5pm
- Sunday
- 11am–5pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Academy of Art University (15 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- The Japan Center Garage (japancentergarage.org) sits under the malls and charges by the hour; 2-hour metered street parking is limited. Muni buses 38-Geary, 2-Clement, 22-Fillmore and 31-Balboa serve Japantown.
- Japantown shops
- The malls are open daily 8:30am–10pm, but most shops keep their own shorter hours, typically late morning to early evening.
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What are Paper Tree's hours?
Paper Tree is usually open Mon 11am–5pm, Wed–Sun 11am–5pm, Tue closed. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Paper Tree?
Paper Tree is at 1743 Buchanan St in Japantown, San Francisco. It's near Academy of Art University (15 min walk).
Is Paper Tree open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–5pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Paper Tree?
The closest option for Japantown is The Japan Center Garage (japancentergarage.org) sits under the malls and charges by the hour; 2-hour metered street parking is limited. Muni buses 38-Geary, 2-Clement, 22-Fillmore and 31-Balboa serve Japantown.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Muni.
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