Portland Japanese Garden
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Considered the most authentic Japanese Garden outside of Japan, Portland Japanese Garden is a haven of tranquil beauty in all four seasons.
Portland Japanese Garden is 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. In Spring of 2017, the Garden opened its new Cultural Village, complete with new garden spaces, classrooms, exhibition and gallery space, and the Umami Cafe. Portland Japanese Garden is a hallmark of our city, providing people with a place for healing, connecting, and building communities.
06/09/2026
Our first iris has bloomed among the green leaves at the Zig Zag Bridge, with many buds nearby showing hints of their vibrant hues just in time for summer break! Soon, we’ll see more pops of purple and white as warm summer days grow closer.
To stay up to date on these stunning flowers and plan your visit, we recommend following our Iris Tracker here: https://japanesegarden.org/iris-tracker/
Our very first iris has bloomed and the koi are happy to see it! Celebrate the beginning of summer break by making a visit to the Garden - we’re looking forward to seeing you here 🌱
While you’re here, don’t forget to stop by our current art exhibition, “Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints” to learn a little more about mokuhanga, the centuries-old technique of Japanese woodblock printing. This exhibition is only open through June 15, so make sure to visit soon!
As summer approaches, our iris buds are beginning to swell near the Zig Zag Bridge and koi. Soon, we’ll start to see glimpses of purple emerging throughout the green 🌱
Check out our Iris Tracker through our link in bio to stay updated and plan your visit!
Moments of serenity in the Garden to start your weekend 😌🌱
With mild weather in Portland’s forecast, we hope you’ll come spend some time with us in this lush oasis soon — plan your visit through our link in bio 🔗
The Garden is open for regular hours this Memorial Day — we hope you’ll come join us for a serene stroll through our landscape as the plants sway in the breeze 🌱
Plan your visit and book your tickets through our link in bio 🔗
Music: “Elf Meditation” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Warm and sunny days in the Garden await ☀️ Come stroll meandering paths, admire our vibrant spring blooms, and bask in the tranquility of nature — don’t forget to say hi to the koi!
05/18/2026
Our Iris Tracker for 2026 has arrived! As summer approaches, we use this space to help you stay up-to-date on the status of the irises that bloom next to our Zig-Zag Bridge and koi.
As of today, May 18, we’re still a bit away from seeing buds — but the leaves are verdant and standing proud. Stay tuned for regular updates here: https://japanesegarden.org/iris-tracker/
05/16/2026
The delicious side of Japanese culture has arrived to the Garden! From 11am-2pm today, come join us for the return of Savor Japan: a Japanese food pop-up right here in the Tateuchi Courtyard. Our local food partners and are here dishing out sweet and savory treats available for purchase, including a variety of melon pan, tonkatsu sliders, inari sushi, and vegan loaded matcha pound cake. The Umami Café will also be open from 9am-6pm serving light fare, as well as tea and coffee to keep you warm.
Feeling hungry? Come plan your visit through our link in bio!
05/15/2026
We were thrilled to welcome , , and champion and gold medalist to the Garden during the ’s recent trip to Portland. Thanks for coming by and experiencing the beauty of our springtime landscape, Stewie!
If you haven’t yet visited our newest art exhibition, “Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints,” now’s the time! Featuring the art of mokuhanga, a centuries-old tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, come step into a world where stunning nature-themed prints meet the Garden’s springtime vibrance.
Enduring Impressions highlights the work of the original six artists who participated in ’s iteration of the exhibition last year: Yoonmi Nam , April Vollmer, Kenji Takenaka , and Hiroki, Setsuko, and Miho Morinoue. Alongside these artists, we’re also thrilled to feature the work of Aya Morton .art, a local printmaker and illustrator!
This exhibition is on show in the Pavilion Gallery and Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery through June 15, so make sure to visit soon!
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611 SW Kingston Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5:30pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5:30pm |