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Overview
Take a visit the historic Fairmont Park and the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center.
Capture the romantic footprints of cherry blossoms in the warm spring!
Have a quick tour in the famous Philadelphia City Hall and Love Park, and leave your own footprints under the red "LOVE" sculpture!
Description
Pass By: New York City, New York City, New York
Today we will head to Philadelphia for the cherry blossoms! We will first take a visit to the ancient Fairmount Park. Next stop will be the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blooms in its courtyard. Follwing, we will go to the well-known Philadelphia City Hall and Love Park, and you can take a selfie with the super ins red "LOVE" sculpture! Then we'll head to the U.S. Mint to have a look at the transparent coin minting workshop and learn about the creation of the U.S. currency system and the history of coin manufacturing.
Itinerary on Wednesdays:
New York → Philadelphia → Fairmount Park (60 mins) → Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center (45 mins) → Philadelphia City Hall & Love Park (45 mins) → United States Mint (60 mins) → New York
Itinerary on Sundays:
New York → Philadelphia → Fairmount Park (60 mins) → Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center (45 mins) → Woodmere Art Museum (90 mins) → Philadelphia City Hall & Love Park (45 mins) → New York
Stop At: Fairmount Park, Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
Fairmount Park is a massive urban park spanning both banks of the Schuylkill River. Fairmount Park houses miles of trails for off-road cycling, horseback riding and deep-woods hiking, yet there are also tours of historic mansions, Japanese tea ceremonies and outdoor concerts. In 1876, more than 10 million people journeyed to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park for the nation’s Centennial Exposition. Today, the expanse remains a refuge from the bustling city, keeping quiet natural landscapes within close reach of all residents and visitors.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, Lansdowne Dr &, Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA
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 means “Pine Breeze Villa.” It was named by Japanese architect Junzo Yoshimura, who designed it in 1953 as part of an exhibition at the New York Museum of Modern Art. It was moved to Philadelphia in 1957. A viewing garden with koi pond and island, a tea garden, and a courtyard garden comprise the 17th century-style Japanese garden of this historic site and museum.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: JFK Plaza (AKA Love Park), Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
With over 14.5 acres of floor space, City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States and an architectural treasure inside and out. Topped with an iconic statue of Philadelphia founder William Penn, the 548-foot tower is the tallest masonry structure in the world without a steel frame, and it was the tallest building in Philadelphia until 1987. The public rooms are among the most lavish in the city; the City Council Chamber, the Mayor’s Reception Room, Conversation Hall and the Supreme Court Room are some of the most ornate. The building’s exterior is covered with intricate sculptures representing the seasons and continents, as well as allegorical figures, heads and masks.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: United States Mint, 151 N Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
The U.S. Mint is the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The U.S. Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. The U.S. Mint’s numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to the taxpayer.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118
Itinerary on Sundays:
Housed in a 19th-century stone mansion on six acres in Chestnut Hill, Woodmere Art Museum is dedicated to the art and artists of Philadelphia. Woodmere Art Museum's mission is to inspire creativity, learning, and self-expression through experiences with the art and artists of Philadelphia and the region. With more than 8,000 works, the museum’s collection includes the art of Violet Oakley, Arthur B. Carles and Pennsylvania Impressionists as well as outdoor sculpture by Harry Bertoia, Robinson Fredenthal and many others.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 10 to 12 hours (Approx.)
- Return Details: Returns to original departure point
What's Included
- Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .
- Transportation Surcharge
- Food and beverage.
- Optional admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide).
- Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
- Gratuities
- Parking is not available at pick up point.The cost of transportation to/from the place of departure.
- Booster seats are required for kids under 8 years old. Booster rental service for $10/seat/day.
- Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center Adult:$14.00; Senior (65+):$9.00; Child (5-17):$9.00;
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1. Customer under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by at least one adult. In consideration of the guest safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip.
- 2. Please be sure to provide accurate and complete information upon booking. This includes name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), accurate tour location, etc., This helps to avoid any errors upon the reservation because errors affect travel. Any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information will be at your own cost and the company will not be held responsible.
- 3. Any guests that have already purchased their own tickets or have a city PASS will not be able to use it on the tour. Please understand that you must purchase the admission tickets through our company in order to participate. For the optional admission tickets, you will reserve it from the tour guide directly. The tour guide will make this arrangement for you. As a tour group, it is highly suggested to make a reservation together rather than individually in order to get into an attraction. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us!
- 4. During the actual trip, the tour guide or driver has the right to appropriately adjust the tour sequence, stay time or assembly time of scenic spots according to the weather, traffic, and other conditions to ensure the smooth progress of the trip.
- 5. If the scenic spots are temporarily closed or closed on a particular holiday, etc., the tour guide will adjust the appearance according to the actual situation or replace the location with another scenic spot to ensure the richness of the itinerary. The opening hours and capacity limits of certain attractions and national parks will be subject to change from time to time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the operating hours and capacity restrictions have an impact on the itinerary, it shall be regarded as force majeure. Thank you for your understanding.
- 6. Children under the age of 8 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday provide the rental service for $10.00/person/day. Please make a request when booking the itinerary so that we may have the booster seat ready in advance. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel, and the fee can be refunded to the guest.
- 7. Normal health conditions are required to participate and enjoy our full itineraries. Contact us for specific policies or information regarding passengers with disabilities who do need to provide advance notification to make a reservation. JUPITER LEGEND Corporation and Ctour Holiday do not guarantee a wheelchair lift-equipped bus and/or seating availability to disabled passengers without prior notification and approval.
- 8. In order to make your trip more complete, pleasant and smooth, we strongly recommend that you choose to book event tickets, catering packages, etc. when making your order, and we do not provide any additional booking services within 7 days before the departure date and during the tour.
- 9. The price in the system is US dollars including tax. If you need to pay in CAD dollars, please check the Vancouver price list (click the blue font to view), all CAD dollar prices do not include 5% GST.
- 10. We may alter these terms and conditions from time to time and post the new version on the website. It is your responsibility to check it on the website regularly and prior to making a reservation. Unless specifically stated otherwise herein or required by law, JUPITER LEGEND Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential, compensatory, indirect, incidental or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the performance of its obligations under these terms and conditions.
- 11. Gift items in the itinerary that cannot be given away due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather conditions or personal reasons may be subject to change. Please understand that the fees will not be refunded.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.