Celebrate O-Shogatsu (Japanese New Year) on January 1, 2026, at Portland Japanese Garden with fellow Garden members, friends and family! The Garden will open exclusively to members and their guests from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
January 1 is a special day when the Garden isn’t open to the public. Join us for complimentary festival tea in Umami Café, enjoy an extra discount in the Gift Shop, take a volunteer-led tour, and participate in family friendly activities in the Family Studio!
Volunteer-led tours will be available at 10:30am, and 12:00pm on a first-come, first served basis. Registration is not required, just meet us in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard in the Cultural Village.
Advance tickets are not required but are highly encouraged. Members can purchase additional guest tickets online or in-person during your visit. Last admission is at 2pm, and members have until 3pm to stroll the Garden.
*Golden Crane Recognition Society is invited to join us starting at 9:30am.
Become a member today to enjoy this special day!
Portland Japanese Garden is celebrating O-Shogatsu throughout the beginning of January! Our public festival for O-Shogatsu is on Sunday, January 11, 2026. More information can be found on the event page. Make sure you plan your visit today so you can attend these specially-themed events.
January 1: New Year’s Day, Members-Only
January 3: Cultural Performance: Koto and Storytelling by Oregon Koto-Kai
January 9: Cultural Performance: Shinobue & Piano by Maido Mind
January 11: O-Shogatsu Festival, Japanese New Year