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Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Japanese garden · Philadelphia, PA

A Japanese house with pond, waterfall, tea and courtyard gardens in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Entry is by timed ticket; the house and garden are not wheelchair accessible.

Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Kandrews1967 · June 2014 · CC BY-SA 4.0
AdmissionAdults $15; others $10

Timed tickets required; buy online up to four weeks ahead or in person if available.

LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Horticultural and Lansdowne Drives, Philadelphia, PA 19131

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

Hours & admission

Published hours
March to October: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm. November to mid December: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm.Late March to mid December; closed rest of year
Admission details
Adults $15. Seniors, children 5-17, students and teachers $10. SNAP EBT and ACCESS cardholders $2. Members, veterans and active duty with ID free.
Parking
Free parking nearby.
Tickets and reservations
Timed tickets required; buy online up to four weeks ahead or in person if available.
Contact
267-237-3550
Horticultural and Lansdowne Drives
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source · Hours source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

Access & getting there

Not wheelchair or scooter accessible; not easily accessible to walkers, canes or prosthetics. Shoes come off in the house.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
Read the visit checklist