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- Proclaimed as one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, the 12-acre (5 ha) space includes an authentic Japanese tea house, meandering streams, intimate walkways and an unsurpassed view of Mount Hood.
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The Garden sits nestled in the hills of Portland, Oregon’s iconic Washington Park, overlooking the city and providing a tranquil, urban oasis for locals and travelers alike. Designed in 1963, it encompasses 12 acres with eight separate garden styles, and includes an authentic Japanese Tea House, meandering streams, intimate walkways, and a ...
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Apr 11, 2024 · A haven of meticulously maintained, tranquil beauty, proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, the Portland Japanese Garden offers meandering streams, intimate walkways and an unsurpassed view of Mount Hood.
Sep 7, 2023 · In 1963, the Portland Japanese Garden went from being a wish to an official project and Tono of Japan started the foundational layout of the now 12-acre site encompassing eight distinct...
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The Portland Japanese Garden is currently open from Wednesday through Monday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and closed only on Tuesdays. The garden recently had to shorten its hours due to labor shortages, but once guests have entered, they are free to roam the grounds until 5 p.m. Admission is $21.95 for adults and $15.95 for children aged 6–17 (with s...
Once you have paid admission, you will enter the Antique Gate and walk up a winding path through the Entry Garden full of towering trees and Northwest native plants. From there you will cross a bridge over the Ecological Stone Creek Bed and arrive in the Tateuchi Courtyard where you can find the Umami Café, gift shop, concierge desk and the Jordan ...
The beautiful glass-walled Umami Caféset on a hillside overlooking the grounds is a popular destination within the Portland Japanese Garden. In fact, Garden admission is required in order to visit the Café, and it is recommended to make a reservation ahead of time as the small restaurant quickly reaches maximum capacity. The Umami Café serves tradi...
The 5.5 acre Japanese Garden is composed of five distinct garden styles. When we enter a Japanese garden, the desired effect is to realize a sense of peace, harmony, and tranquility and to experience the feeling of being a part of nature. In a deep sense, the Japanese garden is a living reflection of the long history and traditional culture of Japa...
The Portland Japanese Garden is worth a visit for the opportunity to personally experience its beauty and tranquility and the culture it celebrates – though I would recommend several visits to truly appreciate all that the Garden has to offer. Along with the Garden’s seasonal transformations, the ever-changing art exhibits, tea and cultural demonst...
Inspired in the late 1950s by growing cultural ties between Oregon and Japan, Mayor Terry Schrunk and members of the Portland community conceived the idea of building a Japanese garden on the site of the old zoo in Washington Park.
This tranquil parkland, known as the Portland Japanese Garden, was built in the aftermath of World War II as part of a country-wide initiative to improve American-Japanese relations.
