Sushi Social Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a replica of a 16th century upper-class residential house. In front of the house is a garden with many traditional Japanese plants and koi fish. The aristocrats of Japan would often gather for a social event. Gather 15 of your friends for sake tasting and sushi on the veranda at the Japanese House and Garden. The two-hour party will be scheduled in the evening of your choice or for lunch on Monday. To make your visit to the Japanese House and Garden more enjoyable, please take note of the following: - In keeping with Japanese custom, visitors must remove their shoes before entering the House and leave the shoes at the entrance. Shoes must not be worn on the veranda. All members of your group must wear or bring socks. Bare feet are not permitted. However, shoes must be worn in the garden. - The site is not wheelchair accessible. Canes, crutches and walkers must have rubber tips to protect the floor and the dirt removed before entering. - Late arrival will be permitted only if the schedule allows. If you know your group will be late, please call and inform the staff as soon as possible and every effort will be made to accommodate late arrivals. Please note the next scheduled tour will be given priority. - There are no restrooms at the site. A portable toilet is located in the parking lot and a public restroom is available at the Horticulture Center. TIME The Japanese House and Garden is available for Sushi Socials from April 1 through October 31, Tuesday - Friday 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 5:30 - 7:30 or on Monday. The House is available for 2 hours. CAPACITY The Japanese House and Garden is a fragile artifact and the FJHG are committed to its preservation. The Sushi and Sake Social is limited to groups of 15 people or less. We appreciate your understanding in this regard.  FEESThe Sushi Social is $600 per group. A $100 deposit and $15 nonrefundable processing fee are due 7 days after calling to book your reservation. The reservation will not be confirmed until we receive your registration form, deposit and processing fee. Send the deposit and processing fee with this registration form to the address below. The balance is due 30 days prior to your event. If you are making tour arrangements less than 30 days in advance, admission fees should be paid at the time of the reservation. Payment may be paid by check or credit card. Please make checks payable to Friends of the Japanese House and Garden. REFUNDS Refunds of 50% will be made for tours that cancel with at least one-week advance notice. Ceremonies may be rescheduled based on availability. KOTO MUSIC Enjoy the melodies of traditional Japanese music while sipping sake. The Japanese House and Garden can arrange to have a local musician play the koto during your sake and sushi. Scheduling is based on availability of the musician. Cost - $300 |
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