Experts' Choice Award Portland Japanese Garden
9 expert reviews
“The centerpiece is the Strolling Pond Garden, with thousands of Japanese trees and plants.”
– Afar Magazine
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
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
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