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Vision of Place

March 16th - June 10th, 2024

A serene river flowing under a bridge, surrounded by cherry blossom trees and bare trees on the bank

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Daily Member Hours

Daily / 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Wooden bridge underneath a very green lush tree

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Kanpai Japan Series Kick off Reception

Monday, April 29th, 2024 / 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Daily Member Hours

Daily / 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Wooden bridge underneath a very green lush tree

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Kanpai Japan Series Kick off Reception

Monday, April 29th, 2024 / 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

See the Spring Blooms

Stone staircase leading you through the Portland Japanese Garden

This present moment
that lives on
to become
long ago

– Gary Snyder

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Happy Sunday! Remember to take care of yourself this week and find pockets of peace throughout your day. 🌿 #oneminuteofserenity

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Sounds from our Strolling Pond Garden 🌿

Did you know? Historically, strolling pond gardens were attached to the estates of aristocrats and feudal lords [daimyo] during the Edo period (1603–1867). They were sometimes designed to be reflections of a landscape once visited, or the place of one’s birth, or even a famous place in China. An earlier style of pond garden called chisen senyu shiki was popular during the Heian period (794–1185), but these earlier gardens were typically viewed from boats rather than from meandering pathways. Both of these styles have inspired poetry and art, but in Edo times — when strolling pond gardens were at their height — the large scale and grand style of the strolling pond garden served the daimyo’s interest in luxury and the display of wealth.

#portlandjapanesegarden #strollingpondgarden

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A recent Google review of Portland Japanese Garden states:

“A fun place to spend the afternoon. Absolutely breathtaking views, peaceful scenery, and an abundance of nature. Highly recommend.”
- Josh Ludahl

Thank you for the kind words, Josh!

Come have a peaceful stroll in nature this weekend. We are open from 10am - 6pm (last entry).

#portlandjapanesegarden #teagarden #portland

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