Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, Philadelphia

About Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center is a historic house museum in West Fairmount Park where visitors explore traditional Japanese architecture and gardens. Designed by architect Junzo Yoshimura, the house was built in Japan in 1953 using traditional techniques and materials, then shipped to Philadelphia in 1958. Inside, twenty contemporary murals by international artist Hiroshi Senju are permanently displayed, inspired by the garden's waterfall. The grounds feature a hill and pond garden with a tiered waterfall, island, and koi fish, a tea garden with a traditional tea house, a courtyard garden, and a bathhouse. Visitors can tour the house and gardens, and the center hosts group tours and special events throughout the year. Group tours are available, and the facility also accommodates photography shoots and wedding ceremonies. Shofuso is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.