Portland - Japanese Garden - Part of Washington Park

 

The 5.5 acre Authentic Japanese Garden is composed of five large garden areas: Flat, Strolling Pond, Tea, Natural, and Sand & Stone Gardens.
These Japanese gardens asymmetrically designed to reflect nature.

Tickets: Portland Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

 

Address

 

611 SW Kingston Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97205

 

Admission Fee

 

Yes

 

Getting There

 

From the city center of downtown

Car:
• Go to SW Lewis Clark Way
• Turn Right on Sacajawea Blvd (becomes Rose Park Rd)
• Follow signs to park

Mass Transit
• Take the Trimet Max red or blue line from downtown to Beaverton/Hillsboro
• Exit on Washington Park stop. Take elevators up.
• Walk to the Zoo about 5 minutes and take the free shuttle (offered weekends, and every day in summer) to the Garden.

Tickets: Portland Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

 

Recommendations

 

• This portion of Washington Park will take you 2 or 3 hours at most.
• You can take the Tram/ Bus tour through the Garden for a fee
• Park your car for the whole day and see the whole park.
• Come early and take advantage of the free shuttle around the park. The shuttles come around every 15-20 minutes.
• The park gets full fast after 10AM.
• Park by the Zoo. The stop for the Max is located here down the elevators.
• Go take the Max downtown for lunch or take a picnic.
• You will be walking outside most of the time so wear comfortable shoes, snacks, and bring water, and sunscreen/ hat.
• If staying downtown, buy an all day pass and take the Max to the Park.

 

Website

 

Portland Japanese Garden Official Website

 

Portland Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - $34.00

See all of Portland’s top attractions on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour, a fun, easy way to sightsee. With your 1-day or 2-day pass, explore Portland aboard a sightseeing trolley and hop off at any of the 11 stops to visit Pioneer Square, Washington Park, the Oregon Zoo, the Pearl District and more. Enjoy the fresh air with the open-top seating or opt for the indoor seating section. Your expert guide will offer commentary about the history and culture of Portland throughout your ride.