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Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Historical landmark · West Park ·

Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Historical landmark · West Park ·
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A 1950s shoin‑style house with a koi‑filled garden, tea space, and waterfall murals by Hiroshi Senju. Open in 2025 on a seasonal schedule, it’s frequently recommended by Visit Philadelphia for serene, cross‑cultural experiences in Fairmount Park.

https://japanphilly.org/shofuso/visit/
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Japanese house and garden, koi pond, tea ceremony, cultural events

koi fish
japanese garden
peaceful atmosphere
japanese house
fairmount park
take off shoes
feed the fish
japanese culture
Google Rating
4.6 (1.9K)
Yelp Rating
4.0
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Lansdowne Dr &, Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Get directions

LGBTQ friendly
Trans safe
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
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Information

Japanese house and garden, koi pond, tea ceremony, cultural events

koi fish
japanese garden
peaceful atmosphere
japanese house
fairmount park
take off shoes
feed the fish
japanese culture
Google Rating
4.6 (1.9K)
Yelp Rating
4.0
Placeholder

Lansdowne Dr &, Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Get directions

LGBTQ friendly
Trans safe
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center by null
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