SHOFUSO JAPANESE HOUSE AND GARDEN

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a historic attraction located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The house was originally built in Japan in 1953 and was later transported to the United States as a gift from Japan to the city of Philadelphia in 1958. The house is a traditional Japanese-style house, featuring tatami mats, shoji screens, and a tokonoma alcove, which is a space designed for displaying artwork.

The garden surrounding the house was designed by a prominent Japanese landscape architect and features a koi pond, a waterfall, and a tea garden. The garden is meticulously maintained and features a variety of Japanese plants and trees such as cherry blossoms, pine trees, and bamboo.

Visitors to Shofuso Japanese House and Garden can take guided tours of the house and garden, participate in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, and attend seasonal events such as cherry blossom festivals and moon-viewing parties. The house also offers educational programs for schools and community groups.

Overall, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a unique and beautiful attraction that offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Japanese culture and architecture.

SHOFUSO JAPANESE HOUSE AND GARDEN is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200037

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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Contact SHOFUSO JAPANESE HOUSE AND GARDEN

• telephone: 2158785097
• website: http://www.shofuso.com

SHOFUSO JAPANESE HOUSE AND GARDEN
LANSDOWNE DR
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19131

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