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Historic and Protected Site, Garden, and Museum
West Philadelphia, Philadelphia
"annual Cherry Blossom Festival!"(2 Tips)
"Lots of koi and interesting architecture"(2 Tips)
"I loved the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!"(2 Tips)
"Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Fairmount Park Philadelphia"(3 Tips)
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Visit PhillySeptember 9, 2014The famous Japanese House and Garden (are known as Shofuso) is located inside Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, which was originally the site of Lansdowne, the country seat of Governor John Penn. Read more
EnricoJuly 24, 2016This place is a hidden gem in Philadelphia. Entry is $8/$5. In spring and in fall it can be cool to go there, sit down in the garden and relax. In the summer it can be a bit too hot inside (No AC)
Sandra CordierMay 31, 2018Exquisitely beautiful. Small enough to wander and learn. Peaceful enough to sit and reflect. Everyone there (visitors) respected the quietness and peacefulness. Lovely.
Alex LinkeyAugust 9, 2022Beautiful & interesting walk through of a traditional Japanese home! An awesome experience, takes about an hour to walk through. For the best experience, come while it’s sunny!
- Juan VisserApril 7, 2012For a great view of the garden and pond without having to enter the property, sit on the ledge along Belmont Drive. Also, visit on April 15th for Fairmount Park's annual Cherry Blossom Festival!
Shanna FordeSeptember 6, 2011bring a camera.. and make sure you don't miss the cherry blossom festival. :-)
Harry MFebruary 18, 2012Open weekends in April and October 11am-5pm. May to September Wed to Fri 10am-4pm, weekends 11am-5pm.- Demetrios StakiasJuly 23, 2010this is philadelphia's best kept secret. enjoy the architecture, the serenity of this relic
CarolApril 4They don’t serve tea at this teahouse. I should’ve probably read the fine print. $8 admission
- アミン パーカーApril 10松風荘日本文化センターでは桜ウィークエンド期間中はプログラムは開催されませんが、すぐ隣のフェアモント パークの敷地内でフェスティバル プログラムが開催されているので、訪れるには絶好の機会です。毎年恒例のフェスティバル期間中、松風荘への入場にはチケットが必要ですが、毎年すぐに売り切れてしまいます。今すぐチケットを予約しましょう!
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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Horticultural and Lansdowne Drs (at West Fairmount Park)
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
At: Fairmount Park
Tour our house, view our garden, and feed our koi! Shofuso features three examples of Japanese garden and authentic 17th-style Japanese architecture.
Temporarily closed (Show more)
- January 1–December 31
- Mon–Sun
(215) 878-5097
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