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Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Wedding venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

About Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Shofuso is a traditional-style Japanese house and garden in West Fairmount Park. Its grounds include a hill and pond garden with a tiered waterfall, island and koi fish, a tea garden with a traditional tea house, and a courtyard garden leading to a bathhouse. The site hosts wedding ceremonies for up to 40 people, including vendors, in the garden setting. Weddings must be scheduled outside public hours or on Mondays when the site is closed; some dates may be available with an early closing fee. Receptions are not offered, and food and drink are prohibited inside the house.

The facts

Guests
Up to 40 guests
Price
$1,500–$3,500
Pricing note
Ceremony rentals range from $1,500 to $3,500: up to 20 people for two hours ($1,500); up to 40 for two hours ($1,800); up to 40 for four hours on Mondays or during winter ($2,200); or up to 40 for four hours with a 3 p.m. early closing ($3,500). Staff assign rental levels case by case. A 50% deposit is required at booking; early closure incurs an additional fee.
Setting
Outdoor
Kind of place
Garden · Museum
Last updated
October 2026

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On the big wedding guides

  • Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
  • Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

  • Website: shofuso.com
  • Phone: (267) 237-3550
  • Address: Lansdowne and Horticultural Drives, West Fairmount Park

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