Shofuso Japanese House And Garden Inside

This is one of my favorite secret spots in Philadelphia set off from Fairmount Park and smushed between the city and its suburbs.

Shofuso japanese house and garden inside. What should I wear at Shofuso. With its bright blossoms rippling koi pond and traditional-style house this sanctuary is a remarkable getaway just a few miles from Center City. The Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a gem in Fairmount Park.

There are a few resident turtles and a waterfall. In keeping with Japanese tradition visitors must remove their shoes before entering the house. I was however pleasantly surprised to find that theres a little slice of Japan here in the states right inside Philadelphia in Fairmount Park.

Please dress for the weather in seasonally-appropriate clothes as our house is the same temperature inside as it is outside. In 2007 international artist Hiroshi Senju inspired by the gardens waterfall donated 20 contemporary murals to Shofuso which are permanently displayed inside the house. Kit includes 1 library membership card to the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden inside of a DVD case.

By Laura Longwell. This historic site and museum includes a hill and pond garden with a tiered waterfall island and koi fish a tea garden featuring a traditional tea house and a. Designed by architect Junzo Yoshimura Shofuso was built in Japan in 1953 using traditional techniques and materials.

Enrico July 24 2016. High heels and open-toed shoes are not recommended for the garden. I originally came here on a trip with my high school classmates and then took myself again a number of years later and then.

90 reviews of Shofuso Japanese House Garden I am shocked that nobody has written a review on Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens yet. To make your visit to the Japanese House and Garden more enjoyable please take note of the following. Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a traditional-style Japanese house and nationally-ranked garden in Philadelphias 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 2007Shofuso was built in Japan in 1953 using.