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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

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Shofuso, the Japanese House and Garden, is one of the most notable and unusual attractions in Philadelphia. This shoin-zukuri (desk-centered) house, built in 16th century style, is located on the grounds of the Horticultural Center. The perfectly proportioned architecture of the main structure and adjoining tea house is enhanced by an ornamental garden and picturesque pond. ''The Japanese House,'' as it is informally known to Philadelphians, illustrates how natural materials can be used to create a serene harmony between the house and surrounding garden. Guided tours are available.

 

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    Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

    Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    Horticultural Drive and Lansdowne Drive
    Philadelphia, PA 19131-3712

    Phone: 215-878-5097   |   Official Website

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  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Accessibility Details

    Acces Information: Specialized tours available upon request. Renovations are underway-call for updated information. Group tours are also available with proper notice.

    Blind/VI Access: Guided tours with live audio description are available - call to make arrangements.

    Deaf/Hearing Access: Sign Language interpretation offered for some events. Call ahead for information.

  • • Current Events

      There are no current events at this time.

  • • Upcoming Events

      07/14/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden July 14, 2013 Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Shofuso's own tea school. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available.
      07/22/13- 08/16/13	Summer Camp at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Summer Camp at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden July 22-August 16, 2013 Spend a week (or four!) this summer experiencing Japanese culture at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden! Boys and girls entering 3rd through 6th grades can try many Japanese hands-on activities in beautiful Japanese House and Garden in West Fairmount park. Each week ends with a special camper-led tour and performance for their parents and guardians! Campers will experience a different theme each week. Sign up for any or all of the offerings. Campers will learn...
      08/22/13- 08/25/13	Ikebana Exhibition Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Ikebana Exhibition Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden August 22-August 25, 2013 Ikebana International Philadelphia Chapter #71 members who have provided ikebana flower arrangements for Shofuso in 2012 exhibit their finest arrangements in a traditional Japanese venue.
      09/08/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden September 8, 2013 Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Shofuso's own tea school. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available.
      10/06/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 6, 2013 Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Shofuso's own tea school. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available.
      10/12/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony-Thick Tea: Omotesenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony-Thick Tea: Omotesenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 12, 2013 Experience a formal "thick tea" ceremony conducted in the tea house. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Omotesenke Tea School visiting from the Princeton and New York regions. Space is limited - only 6 guests may attend. This demonstration takes place in the tea house, and guests will be required to sit on the floor for the duration of the program.
      10/12/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Omotesenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony: Omotesenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 12, 2013 Experience a traditional tea ceremony demonstration at Shofuso. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Omotesenke Tea School visiting from the Princeton and New York regions. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the demonstration. Limited chairs are available.
      10/13/13	Japanese Flea Market Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Flea Market Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 13, 2013 Shofuso will be selling items from the gift shop, as well as other unique, gently used Japanese gifts and items! Joining us will be the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), Kyo Daiko, Japanese Association of Greater Philadelphia (JAGP), and other members of the Greater Philadelphia Japanese Community.
      10/18/13	Moonviewing Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Moonviewing Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 18, 2013 Guests of this special tea service will savor matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet while overlooking Shofuso's pond, as night falls and the moon rises. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of this event. Limited chairs will be available.
      10/19/13	Moonviewing (Otsukimi) Party Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Moonviewing (Otsukimi) Party Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 19, 2013 Otsukimi, or moon viewing, is a traditional celebration where offerings are made to the full moon to give thanks for a good harvest. Enjoy rustic Japanese food and sweets, sip sake, enjoy quiet music, and celebrate a successful harvest while watching the moon rise over the pine trees at this traditional, contemplative Japanese gathering.
      10/19/13- 10/20/13	Moonviewing (Otsukimi) Celebration Weekend Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Moonviewing (Otsukimi) Celebration Weekend Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 19-October 20, 2013 Otsukimi, or moon viewing, is a traditional celebration where offerings are made to the full moon to give thanks for a good harvest. Otsukimi themed activities, including rabbit origami and kamishibai storytelling.
      10/19/13	Family Dango-making Workshop Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Family Dango-making Workshop Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 19, 2013 Learn to make dango, steamed sweet Japanese rice dumplings in the form of the moon, in time for the harvest festival. This workshop is open to both children and adults. Children must be registered with an adult. This workshop takes place at the nearby Sakura Pavilion.
      10/27/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Mushanokojisenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony: Mushanokojisenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 27, 2013 Experience a traditional tea ceremony at Shofuso. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Mushanokojisenke Tea School visiting from New York. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    07/14/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden July 14, 2013 Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Shofuso's own tea school. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available.
    07/22/13- 08/16/13	Summer Camp at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Summer Camp at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden July 22-August 16, 2013 Spend a week (or four!) this summer experiencing Japanese culture at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden! Boys and girls entering 3rd through 6th grades can try many Japanese hands-on activities in beautiful Japanese House and Garden in West Fairmount park. Each week ends with a special camper-led tour and performance for their parents and guardians! Campers will experience a different theme each week. Sign up for any or all of the offerings. Campers will learn...
    08/22/13- 08/25/13	Ikebana Exhibition Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Ikebana Exhibition Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden August 22-August 25, 2013 Ikebana International Philadelphia Chapter #71 members who have provided ikebana flower arrangements for Shofuso in 2012 exhibit their finest arrangements in a traditional Japanese venue.
    09/08/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden September 8, 2013 Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Shofuso's own tea school. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available.
    10/06/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 6, 2013 Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Shofuso's own tea school. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available.
    10/12/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony-Thick Tea: Omotesenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony-Thick Tea: Omotesenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 12, 2013 Experience a formal "thick tea" ceremony conducted in the tea house. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Omotesenke Tea School visiting from the Princeton and New York regions. Space is limited - only 6 guests may attend. This demonstration takes place in the tea house, and guests will be required to sit on the floor for the duration of the program.
    10/12/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Omotesenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony: Omotesenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 12, 2013 Experience a traditional tea ceremony demonstration at Shofuso. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Omotesenke Tea School visiting from the Princeton and New York regions. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the demonstration. Limited chairs are available.
    10/13/13	Japanese Flea Market Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Flea Market Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 13, 2013 Shofuso will be selling items from the gift shop, as well as other unique, gently used Japanese gifts and items! Joining us will be the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), Kyo Daiko, Japanese Association of Greater Philadelphia (JAGP), and other members of the Greater Philadelphia Japanese Community.
    10/18/13	Moonviewing Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Moonviewing Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 18, 2013 Guests of this special tea service will savor matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet while overlooking Shofuso's pond, as night falls and the moon rises. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of this event. Limited chairs will be available.
    10/19/13	Moonviewing (Otsukimi) Party Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Moonviewing (Otsukimi) Party Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 19, 2013 Otsukimi, or moon viewing, is a traditional celebration where offerings are made to the full moon to give thanks for a good harvest. Enjoy rustic Japanese food and sweets, sip sake, enjoy quiet music, and celebrate a successful harvest while watching the moon rise over the pine trees at this traditional, contemplative Japanese gathering.
    10/19/13- 10/20/13	Moonviewing (Otsukimi) Celebration Weekend Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Moonviewing (Otsukimi) Celebration Weekend Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 19-October 20, 2013 Otsukimi, or moon viewing, is a traditional celebration where offerings are made to the full moon to give thanks for a good harvest. Otsukimi themed activities, including rabbit origami and kamishibai storytelling.
    10/19/13	Family Dango-making Workshop Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Family Dango-making Workshop Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 19, 2013 Learn to make dango, steamed sweet Japanese rice dumplings in the form of the moon, in time for the harvest festival. This workshop is open to both children and adults. Children must be registered with an adult. This workshop takes place at the nearby Sakura Pavilion.
    10/27/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Mushanokojisenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Japanese Tea Ceremony: Mushanokojisenke Tea School Presented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 27, 2013 Experience a traditional tea ceremony at Shofuso. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Mushanokojisenke Tea School visiting from New York. Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/19/13	Bonsai Workshop Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/12/13	Mother's Day Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/28/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony: Omotesenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/28/13	Japanese Tea Ceremony--Thick Tea: Omotesenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/13/13	Nodate Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea School Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/11/13	Senju Day Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    11/10/12- 11/18/12	Shofuso Colors VIII: Hanufubuki Installation and Tea Service Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/28/12	Japanese Flea Market Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/20/12- 10/21/12	Shichi go san (Kimono Dressing Program) Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/13/12	Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/13/12	Tea Ceremony - Thick Tea Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/07/12	Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/04/12- 10/28/12	Shofuso Colors VII: The Way Home Installation Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/29/12	Moonviewing (Otsukimi) Party Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/09/12	Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/05/12- 09/16/12	Shofuso Colors VI: 575 Haiku Installation Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    08/16/12- 08/19/12	Ikebana Exhibition Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    08/06/12- 08/10/12	Summer Camp - Taiko Drumming Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    08/01/12	Shofuso Colors V: Shades of Truth Installation Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/30/12- 08/03/12	Summer Camp - Martial Arts Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/23/12- 07/27/12	Summer Camp - Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/16/12- 07/20/12	Summer Camp - Performance Arts & Crafts Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/08/12	Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/05/12- 07/15/12	Shofuso Colors IV: Monsters in Sacred Spaces Installation Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    06/03/12	Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/20/12	Bonsai Workshop Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/13/12	Mother's Day Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/02/12	Shofuso Open to the Public for the Season Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/02/12- 07/01/12	Shofuso Colors II: The Way Home Garden Art Installation Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/29/12	Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/29/12	Tea Ceremony - Thick Tea Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/29/12	Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/26/12	Annual Senju Day Celebration - Japan and the Centennial Exhibition in 1876 Philadelphia Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/15/12	Sakura Sunday Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/14/12	Nodate Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/04/12- 04/05/12	Family Spring Break at Shofuso Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    03/31/12- 04/29/12	Shofuso Colors I: Shofuso Views Exhibition Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    03/31/12	Sakura Pavilion Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/09/11	Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/09/11	Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/09/11	Special Japanese Tea Ceremony in authentic tea house Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/02/11	Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/02/11	Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/07/11- 09/11/11	Japan House/Philadelphia: Rock Reed Tatami Stream Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/04/11	Urasenke Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/04/11	Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    08/26/11	Unknown Anime: 1920s-50s Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    08/08/11- 08/12/11	Taiko Drumming Summer Camp Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    08/01/11- 08/05/11	Summer Camp: Martial Arts Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/29/11- 09/30/11	Escape to Japan in West Fairmount Park Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/18/11- 08/12/11	Summer Camp at Shofuso Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/03/11	Urasenke Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    06/19/11	Benefit Japanese Tea Ceremony with Garden Art Installation Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    06/05/11	Urasenke Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/22/11	Bonsai Workshop Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/21/11- 05/22/11	Bonsai Exhibition Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/15/11	Omotesenke Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/08/11	Mother's Day Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/09/11	Nodate Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/10/10	Omotesenke Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/03/10	Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/25/10	Otsukimi: Moonviewing Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/09/10- 09/11/10	Japan House Philadelphia Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/09/10- 09/11/10	Japan House/Philadelphia Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/05/10	Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    08/09/10- 08/13/10	Japanese Culture Summer Camp: Taiko Drumminig Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    08/02/10- 08/06/10	Japanese Culture Summer Camp: Martial Arts Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/26/10- 07/30/10	Japanese Culture Summer Camp: Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/19/10- 07/23/10	Summer Camp: Japanese Lively Arts Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/11/10	Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    06/26/10	Japanese Shrub Shearing Workshop Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    06/06/10	Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    06/05/10	Shofuso Spectacle Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/16/10	Bonsai Workshop Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/15/10- 05/16/10	Bonsai Exhibition Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    05/09/10	Mother's Day Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/24/10- 07/10/10	Japanese Tea Ceremony Classes Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    04/24/10	Annual Senju Day Celebration Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/17/09- 10/18/09	Shichi Go San or Kimono Dressing Program Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/10/09	Moonviewing Party Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    10/04/09	Omotesenke Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/19/09	Shiatsu Massage and Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/12/09- 09/13/09	Bonsai Tree Exhibition Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    09/12/09	Bonsai Workshop Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    08/10/09- 08/14/09	Japanese House & Garden Summer Camp Week 4 Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    08/03/09- 08/07/09	Japanese House & Garden Summer Camp Week 3 Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/27/09- 07/31/09	Japanese House & Garden Summer Camp Week 2 Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/20/09- 07/24/09	Japanese House & Garden Summer Camp Week 1 Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    07/12/09- 10/25/09	Japanese Tea Ceremony Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
    06/20/09	Japanese Summer Street Festival Shofuso Japanese House and Garden