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Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chado, the Way of Tea in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
Photographer Member Hours
May 29, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Photographer Members are given extended evening access to the Garden. These "golden hours" are an ideal time to capture the Garden without the crowds, while the extended light of the summer sun illuminates the landscapes.
Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind
Yumi Torimaru and Nozomi Imade of Maido Mind. Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and a piano performance by Maido Mind. This [...]
31 May
May 31, 2024    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawai'ian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, Portland Japanese Garden is hosting a close-knit gathering of Asian and AANHPI [...]
Member Garden Tour
June 1, 2024    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
× On Sale Dates Golden Crane: 11/29 Members: 12/6 Non-Members: 12/13 Sign up for our newsletter to get notified for when tickets go on sale! [...]
Cultural Performance: Koto by Mitsuki Dazai
A close-up shot capturing Mitsuki Dazai in the midst of a captivating Koto performance. Photo by Jonathan Ley. Enjoy a free koto performance by Mitsuki [...]
Cultural Performance: Oregon Koto-Kai
Oregon Koto-Kai Performing at the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Photo courtesy of Oregon Koto-Kai. Enjoy a free koto performance by Oregon Koto-Kai at [...]
Cultural Demonstration: Ikebana
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, has been translated as “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers.” Join us from 1:15-2:15pm for an Ikebana [...]
Extended Member Hours
June 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Members are invited to experience the Garden’s tranquility in the golden light of sunset. Take advantage of the long summer evenings to enjoy the Garden, without the crowds.
SPREAD PEACE: Wish Tree by Yoko Ono
June 7, 2024 - June 10, 2024    
Garden Hours
A close up of the Wish Tree. Courtesy of Nobel Peace Center, photo by Asle Olsen Japan Institute and Portland Japanese Garden will be partnering [...]
Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai Presentation by Andrew Robson
 Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 [...]
Mindfulness Tour
June 9, 2024    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
× On Sale Dates Golden Crane: 11/29 Members: 12/6 Non-Members: 12/13 Sign up for our newsletter to get notified for when tickets go on sale! [...]
Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chado, the Way of Tea in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chado, the Way of Tea in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chado, the Way of Tea in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
Twilight Hours for Patron and Steward Members
Photographer Members and their guests are given special, after-hours access where they can come capture their favorite views of the Garden during fall colors.
[Canceled] American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted Walking Tour
June 15, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Explore Portland Japanese Garden’s history, landscape architecture and culture with a free Docent led tour with American Sign Language interpretation.
Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
June 15, 2024    
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Portland Japanese Garden will offer a free public demonstration of Chado, the Way of Tea in the Kashintei Tea House.
Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony, Ueda Soko School
Portland Japanese Garden will offer a free public demonstration of Chadō (Chanoyu), the Way of Tea, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm.
Extended Member Hours
June 16, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Members are invited to experience the Garden’s tranquility in the golden light of sunset. Take advantage of the long summer evenings to enjoy the Garden, without the crowds.
Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind
Yumi Torimaru and Nozomi Imade of Maido Mind. Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and a piano performance by Maido Mind. This [...]
Painting with Thread: The Art and Culture of Fukusa
June 22, 2024 - September 18, 2024    
Garden Hours
Fukusa from the Sinton Collection. Photo by Nina Johnson Commemorating the recent donation of The Peter and Beverly Sinton Japanese Gift and Altar Cover Collection, [...]
Golden Crane Society Annual Reception
Please join us as we enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, wine, sake and non-alcoholic beverages while spending time with old and new friends.
Mindfulness Tour
June 23, 2024    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
× On Sale Dates Golden Crane: 11/29 Members: 12/6 Non-Members: 12/13 Sign up for our newsletter to get notified for when tickets go on sale! [...]
Painting with Thread: A Talk with Peter Sinton
June 23, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fukusa from the Sinton Collection. Photo by Nina Johnson Commemorating the opening of the exhibition Painting with Thread: The Art and Culture of Fukusa, Peter Sinton will share [...]
Photographer Member Hours
June 24, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Photographer Members are given extended evening access to the Garden. These "golden hours" are an ideal time to capture the Garden without the crowds, while the extended light of the summer sun illuminates the landscapes.
Behind the Shoji Member Preview and Reception
June 28, 2024    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Some of the goods that were on sale during Behind the Shoji in 2023. Photo by Nina Johnson. Members are invited to join us in [...]
<em>Behind the Shoji</em> Summer Marketplace
June 29, 2024 - September 2, 2024    
Garden Hours
For more than a decade, Behind the Shoji has been one of Portland Japanese Garden’s most anticipated summer traditions. An annual show and sale of Japanese and Japanese-inspired wares, visitors can peruse and purchase from a variety of curated items that, even with a trip to Japan, might be difficult to come across.
Cultural Performance: Shamisen by Kotori Kai Shamisen School, powered by Takohachi
Kotori Kai Shamisen School performance Join us for a free Japanese musical performance featuring the the authentic sounds of the tsugaru shamisen, a traditional Japanese [...]
Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chado, the Way of Tea in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
Events on May 29, 2024
Photographer Member Hours
29 May 24
Portland
Events on June 1, 2024
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Extended Member Hours
6 Jun 24
Portland
Events on June 9, 2024
Mindfulness Tour
9 Jun 24
Portland
Events on June 12, 2024
Events on June 14, 2024
Events on June 16, 2024
Events on June 22, 2024
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Events on June 24, 2024
Photographer Member Hours
24 Jun 24
Portland
Events on June 28, 2024
Events on June 30, 2024