Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Category: Historical landmark in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Address: Lansdowne Dr &, Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA

Phone: +12158785097

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 11AM–5PM

Thursday: 11AM–5PM

Friday: 11AM–5PM

Saturday: 11AM–5PM

Reviews

Hans Buehler

Oct 2, 2022

Really nice Japanese garden. Very peaceful and you can ask for a free tour of the house. The house is very interesting to learn about. You can also buy fish food to feed the Koi that are in the pond.

Anna Alimkina

Sep 28, 2022

A very nice garden with a Japanese house, fish in the pond! Enjoyed it a lot, but wish it was bigger!

gabe zygmund-felt

Sep 27, 2022

Got to participate in a tea ceremony, what a cool experience!

Hany Anbar

Sep 27, 2022

Experience Japanese culture at heart of Philadelphia

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Questions & Answers

Where are traditional tea ceremonies? Do we need reservations? How much does it cost to attend?

Any Mission Possible | Oct 10, 2019
Brandon Forsht | Oct 10, 2019

Tea ceremonies are held in the large (15 mat) room facing the pond. Reservations are need as they most often sell out.

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Is there a parking lot?

Megan Holben | Oct 10, 2019
Shirley Sowden | Oct 10, 2019

yes..but it's small . The spots were full when we went...

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Do you host weddings

Carla West | Oct 9, 2021
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | Oct 9, 2021

Hi! We cannot accept any requests for weddings, retreats, or other private events, as we do not currently have the necessary staffing.

Do I have to make a reservation ?

Rosana Burgos | Oct 9, 2021
eSpacioShop com | Oct 9, 2021

I just went this past weekend and they are open. We bought the tickets on site.

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Is the house open during the winter? I know the garden is closed during the winter, but I am not sure about the house.

Helene | Oct 10, 2019
Ash Kumar | Oct 10, 2019

Closed. Till April. We are here at 2pm Saturday Jan 19 and it is closed

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How much does the admissions cost to get in?

Anthony Muzyczek | Oct 10, 2018
Dancing SuNn Productions | Oct 10, 2018

I believe it was 10-12 bucks to get in. You can also purchase fish food for 2 bucks. the fish will actually eat out of your hands. they do have student discounts with ID and senior. maybe military I do not remember that for sure. Very nice and informative spot to go!

Is there free parking around ?and where can we park our cars

Rasha Waheed, M.D. | Jun 11, 2022
Jonathan Clapp | Jun 11, 2022

Yes

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Where can you go in the Japanese house to take wedding pictures

Barbara Thomas | Nov 13, 2021
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | Nov 13, 2021

Hello Barbara, we appreciate your interest in hosting a wedding at Shofuso! Unfortunately at this time we cannot accommodate any private events, including weddings, parties, or receptions as it takes a great toll on our historic site and may cause damage to the house. We do, however, allow for private photography rentals if your party was interested in taking wedding photos on our site: https://japanphilly.org/rentals/

One senior one child 10 how much?

solange krochak | Oct 9, 2021
Azhar Almoozany | Oct 9, 2021

16 dollars

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is there any kind of pricing or ticket ?

Fahim Juman | Oct 9, 2021
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | Oct 9, 2021

Hi Fahim, thank you for your interest in Shofuso. You can check out our admission prices at this page: https://japanphilly.org/shofuso/visit/ Tickets can be purchase in person at the admission window. We look forward to welcoming you at Shofuso!

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Do you offer wheelchairs to accommodate visitors? Should they be reserved in advance?

Valerie Brauckman | Oct 9, 2021
The Cousins | Oct 9, 2021

No they do not

Is there a time limit on how long we can stay and are there places to sit in the grass and relax?

Carol Stence | Oct 9, 2021
Damon Lloyd | Oct 9, 2021

There's no limit to how long you stay inside the house grounds. But there isn't really a place to stay and relax. However, just outside the house grounds lies plenty of Fairmont Park to grab some grass and relax.

Good evening, I would like to know that do you have parking lot? Thanks

beverly leung | Oct 9, 2021
Mary Thomas | Oct 9, 2021

Yes plenty of parking

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I bought the ticket to go but it was closed ..due to covid, would they honor next year?

Ranyee Lee | Oct 9, 2021
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | Oct 9, 2021

Yes, we will honor your advance ticket in 2021. This was an unusual year and we thank you for your understanding. Best, Kim

When is the best time of year to visit?

Jon Morris | Oct 9, 2020
M.S. Moon Grable | Oct 9, 2020

When cherry blossom trees are Flowering & its snowed!

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Are you open on Fridays in November?

Christine Shubin | Oct 9, 2020
Man Ray | Oct 9, 2020

Closed to public by OCT Christine.

Can I buy tickets at the place or do they have to be bought online?

Jaharrah Hartman | Oct 10, 2019
Vincent Nocito | Oct 10, 2019

There is a ticket booth at the entrance. Adult tickets were about $12 each. Credit cards accepted.

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We are planning to be there. Do you know what else is there to see apart from the house ? Can we roam in the Garden ? How much time would it take to cover this place?

Aman Pathania | Oct 10, 2019
David Moskowitz | Oct 10, 2019

You can also not worry about the time & just absorb the surroundings.

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Can you have a wedding ceremony here

ThisIs I | Oct 10, 2019
Bro. Matthew Levis O. de M. | Oct 10, 2019

If they permit it and if your wedding ceremony is small it can be done outside on a nice day. I don't see how any reception could be had. There is no hall there.

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I still don't understand about the gate. If it is closed to "public access" then how can people get in?

Sarah Siddiqi | Oct 10, 2019
David Moskowitz | Oct 10, 2019

They close it for private events.

Can 2 people visit it or is it only for groups pf ten?

Maya 199 | Oct 10, 2019
Amber | Oct 10, 2019

Anyone can go. I went a month ago with just my boyfriend and I.

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Do they have a place there to buy lunch

Robert Moyer | Oct 10, 2019
Michele Plush | Oct 10, 2019

No but you can bring your own.

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I need to view only the cherry blossom trees..is there entrance fee for that??

Suhashini Baskar | Oct 10, 2019
David Moskowitz | Oct 10, 2019

Bring your camera and enjoy. No fee to see the trees.

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Where is the parking? Is it free or pay parking? Does it has a time limit for the parking?

Ada Tang | Oct 10, 2019
Shirley Sowden | Oct 10, 2019

Parking us free ..to the left of entrance....but is limited....maybe 10 to 15 spots

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Is Shofuso house open on Monday and Tuesday

kathy banco | Oct 10, 2019
Brandon Forsht | Oct 10, 2019

No they are not open Monday or Tuesday.

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How about car parking

Cowok Indo | Oct 10, 2019
Paul Brosnan | Oct 10, 2019

There is parking around the outside perimeter of the property, towards the trees, not very well defined but it works.

When is the tea ceremony?

Ruth Thornton | Oct 10, 2018
George Schuler | Oct 10, 2018

Jun 2nd from 1-2pm and 2:30-3:30

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I wanted to know if you rent out for private b day dinners?

Sophia Serrano | Oct 10, 2018
Yordan Ivanov | Oct 10, 2018

I dont think so

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Even if the house is closed is it still accessible from the park to view the garden?

Alicia Lawson | Oct 10, 2018
Morgan Knives | Oct 10, 2018

You can see some parts of the garden from outside the house (still need to adhere to the horticultural center hours).

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How much is a ticket?

the.real.fake.smile | Oct 10, 2018
Ginny Drumm | Oct 10, 2018

Tickets are 10.00, seniors and students are 5.00

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What is the admission price for adults?

Nate Cuffy | Oct 10, 2017
K C | Oct 10, 2018

Discounted tickets are available through Groupon and Living Social sites

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Do you have a gift shop where I might find an Ikebana base?

Sally Brownell | Oct 10, 2017
Teddy Lau | Oct 10, 2017

They have a small table setup with various small gifts like tea set, green tea, Japanese gift wrap/scraf and other small items.

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