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International Rose Test GardenvsPortland Japanese Garden
International Rose Test Garden and Portland Japanese Garden are both recommended by professionals. Overall, International Rose Test Garden is preferred by most writers compared to Portland Japanese Garden. International Rose Test Garden comes in at #1 in Portland with endorsements from 10 publications like Where, Lonely Planet and Atlas Obscura.
International Rose Test Garden
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400 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
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Fodor's "Despite the name, these grounds are not an experimental greenhouse laboratory, but rather three terraced gardens, set on 4 acres, where 10,000 bushes and 400 varieties of roses grow." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"These gardens practically gave Portland its 'Rose City' nickname." Full review
Afar Magazine "An adventure in and of itself, is an amazing park to visit and explore, and it offers some of the best views of Mount Hood." Full review
Not For Tourists "Yes it's gaudy, but locals secretly love it."
Travel + Leisure "Sniff 500 varieties of roses that are being developed and evaluated for scent and color and can't be seen anywhere else in the world." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Stunning International Rose Test Garden is stocked full of some 7,000 varieties beautiful blooms from around the world.
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Where "For some residents and visitors, this park is what Portland is about." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Established in 1917, the oldest public rose test garden in the nation offers a dazzling display of Portland's favorite flower." Full review
Atlas Obscura "10,000 flowered plants bloom in the City of Roses. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Perfect for a spring or summer stroll, the International Rose Test Garden is the longest-running garden of its kind in the country and has over 10,000 rose bushes of 650 different varieties"
Portland Travel Guide
August 18, 2021
Portland Japanese Garden Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205
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Fodor's "The most authentic Japanese garden outside Japan takes up 5½ acres of Washington Park above the International Rose Test Garden." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This tranquil, formal garden is made up of 5.5 acres of tumbling water, koi ponds, ornamental cherry trees, a ceremonial teahouse (no drinks served!) and a sand garden." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Five gardens—Flat, Strolling Pond, Natural, Tea, and Sand & Stone—span 5.5 acres of this Japanese garden located near the Rose Gardens in Washington Park." Full review
Afar Magazine "Highly recommend the Japanese Gardens in Washington Park." Full review
Not For Tourists "There's more to Japan than ninjas and sushi, you know."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"One of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan occupies a 5.5-acre site directly above the rose gardens." Full review
Afar Magazine "The centerpiece is the Strolling Pond Garden, with thousands of Japanese trees and plants." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Even Nobuo Matsunaga, former Japanese Ambassador, declared it “the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden in the world outside of Japan"... spend at least an hour, preferably two, strolling" Full review
Frommer's "Considered the finest example of a Japanese garden in North America, this exquisitely manicured green space should not be missed." Full review
