Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a traditional-style Japanese house and nationally-ranked garden in Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park that reflects the history of Japanese culture in Philadelphia, from the 1876 Centennial Exposition to the installation of its contemporary paintings in 2007.

Shofuso was built in Japan in 1953 using traditional techniques and materials and exhibited in the courtyard at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It was moved to Philadelphia in 1958, to the site of several previous Japanese structures dating to the 1876 Centennial Exposition. In 2007, internationally renowned artist Hiroshi Senju, inspired by our waterfall, donated 20 murals to Shofuso. A viewing garden with koi pond and island, a tea garden, and a courtyard garden comprise the 17th century-style Japanese walled and fenced garden of this historic site and museum.

Say konnichiwa こんにちはto the new Sakura Pavilion at the Centennial Buildings during cherry blossom season and all year round!

For more information, visit our new
“Sakura Pavilion” page in the drop down menu under “About Us”

Or come to the Grand Opening on March 31st and April 1st!

April hours:
Sat & Sun 11am to 5pm

May through September hours:
Wed – Fri 10am to 4pm
Sat & Sun 11am to 5pm

October hours:
Sat & Sun 11am to 5pm

Now’s the time to register for Summer Camp!

Remember: members who register by April 1st receive an additional $25 discount!

• July 16-20: Performance Arts & Crafts
• July 23-27: Tea Ceremony
• July 30-Aug 3: Martial Arts
• Aug 6-10: Taiko Drumming