Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a traditional-style Japanese house and nationally ranked garden in Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park. This extraordinary historic landmark reflects not only Japanese art and culture but also the history of Japanese culture in Philadelphia. Standing on the site of the first Japanese garden in North America, Shofuso and the surrounding area hold some ... of the last traces of the 1876 Centennial Exposition. Open April through October, Wednesday through Sunday. This attraction is on the Philly Phlash route! The Philly Phlash is a quick, inexpensive, and easy trolley to key destinations throughout Center City. For $2 per ride (or free with select SEPTA passes), hop on and off popular stops for easy and convenient transportation to the city’s most popular sites.