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Shofuso Japanese House And Garden

Horticultural and Lansdowne Drives, Philadelphia, PA 19131 [Neighborhood: Wynnefield]
Shofuso Japanese House And Garden, Philadelphia
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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 and a continuously maintained Japanese garden dating to the 1876 Centennial Exposition. 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. Shofuso is administered by the Friends of the Japanese House and Garden (FJHG). FJHG, a private nonprofit organization, has administered, operated, funded, and preserved the city-owned site... more

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$1,000
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Attendees: 1 - 75 Deposit: $500 Total Price: $1,000

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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.
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Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 75 People
Reception
Capacity: 75 People

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