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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.
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 [...]
Member Garden Tour
August 3, 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.
Photographer Member Hours
August 5, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 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 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.
Mindfulness Tour
August 11, 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 and Shakuhachi
Koto harp performance by Oregon Koto-Kai at 1:15pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center
Extended Member Hours
August 11, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 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: 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 [...]
O-Bon, The Spirit Festival
August 16, 2024 - August 17, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, 8/17 Event Canceled: The 8/17 event has been canceled due to inclement weather. However, on Saturday from 8am-4pm, while the weather holds, we will [...]
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted Walking Tour
August 17, 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
August 17, 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 Performance: Wagakki Collaboration featuring Tsugaru Shamisen, Shinobue, and Taiko
August 21, 2024    
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Yumi Torimaru performing shamisen at moonviewing, 2023. Photo by Jonathan Ley Join us for a musical performance featuring waggaki, traditional Japanese musical instruments. The performance [...]
Phoenix Legacy Society Tea
August 23, 2024    
Garden Hours
Join us to celebrate your generosity as a member of our Phoenix Legacy Society, and to learn about the art of chabana (flower centerpieces for [...]
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 [...]
Cultural Demonstration and Lecture: Koh-do, Japanese Incense Ceremony
Koh-do by Eriyo Watanabe Portland Japanese Garden will offer a talk about incense and how to use it in daily life along with a demonstration [...]
Mindfulness Tour
August 25, 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: 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: Bonsai
Andrew Robson demonstrating the art of bonsai Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan [...]
Estate Planning Seminar with Anastasia Yu Meisner
August 29, 2024    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
View from the Moon Bridge, overlooking the upper pond (Oct. 14th) Free with reservation, this estate planning workshop is open to Portland Japanese Garden members, [...]
Extended Member Hours
August 29, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 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.
Bon-Odori, Summer Festival
Bon-Odori at Portland Japanese Garden 2023 A highlight of summer festivals in Japan is the bon-odori (盆踊り/ Bon dance). Each region in Japan has their [...]
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Member Garden Tour
3 Aug 24
Portland
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Photographer Member Hours
5 Aug 24
Portland
Events on August 9, 2024
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Mindfulness Tour
11 Aug 24
Portland
Extended Member Hours
11 Aug 24
Portland
Events on August 14, 2024
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Mindfulness Tour
25 Aug 24
Portland
Events on August 28, 2024
Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai
28 Aug 24
Portland
Events on August 29, 2024
Events on August 31, 2024
Bon-Odori, Summer Festival
31 Aug 24
Portland