Experience a formal "thick tea" ceremony conducted in the tea house. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Omotesenke Tea School visiting from the Princeton and New York regions.
Please note that Koicha (thick tea) has a smooth, thicker and more intense flavor than Usucha (thin tea) using a double amount of tea powder with less water.
Space is limited - only 4 guests may attend. This demonstration takes place in the tea house, and guests will be required to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Guests are asked, but not required, to wear plain white socks.
Members must sign in to receive a $5 discount during checkout.
How to Purchase Tickets
Click on 'other dates' and 'other times' and find a time and day you would like to come. Type in the desired amount next to the tickets you would like to buy and click on 'add to cart'. Fill in your personal information and click on 'check out' to complete your purchase. You will receive an email with "Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia - eTickets" as the subject line: click the link in this email to access the barcode tickets and have them ready to scan at the admission window.
OPENING HOURS: Shofuso is open rain or shine Tuesday through Sunday, 11am to 5pm from the end of March to the end of October, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm from November through mid December.
Read Carefully:
- Tickets can be purchased online up to four weeks in advance. Depending on availability, timed tickets are also available for in-person purchase at Shofuso.
- General admission tickets allow entrance to Shofuso on the selected date at the selected time. We ask all visitors to please arrive within 15 minutes after the start time on their tickets. Late arrivals may be switched to the following available time slot or refused entry, depending on capacity.
- ALL TICKETS ARE FINAL AND NON REFUNDABLE.
- Photoshoots are not permitted during regular open hours.
- Please be sure not to leave any valuables in your car due to a recent spate of break-ins in Fairmount Park targeting cars with clearly visible bags and laptops. Before visiting, double-check that to see that you have your wallet, camera and other personal items. We are not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles or contents.
- Guest passes require a free reservation and must be presented upon arrival. Please select “Promotional Ticket” at checkout if you have one.
- JASGP Members enjoy free, priority access to Shofuso and can come in anytime we are open without a reservation.
Experience a traditional tea ceremony demonstration at Shofuso. This demonstration is led by practitioners from Omotesenke Domonkai Eastern Region, USA visiting from the Princeton and New York regions.
Please note that this demonstration will involve the standard Usucha thin tea.
Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the demonstration. Limited chairs are available.
Members must sign in to receive a $5 discount during checkout.