Fact Sheet
Portland Japanese Garden
Portland, Oregon
A Japanese garden is not only a place for the cultivation of trees and flowering shrubs, but one that provides secluded leisure, rest, repose, meditation, and sentimental pleasure...The Garden speaks to all the senses, not just to the mind alone.
Design
The Portland Japanese Garden of Portland, Oregon is a 5.5-acre formal garden featuring five garden styles:
- Tea Garden
- Strolling Pond Garden
- Natural Garden
- Sand & Stone Garden
- Flat Garden
Visitor Information
Location
The Portland Japanese Garden is located in Washington Park in Portland's west hills.
Physical address:
611 SW Kingston Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3847
Portland, OR 97208-3847
Garden Hours
- April 1–September 30: 10am-7pm
- October 1–March 31: 10am-4pm
- Mondays: Opens at noon all year
- Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Guided Tours
- April–October: 10:45am, 1pm, and 2:30pm daily
- November–March: 1pm on Saturdays & Sundays
- Private tours available
Admission
- $9.50 Adult
- $7.75 Senior (62+)
- $7.75 College Student (w/ID)
- $6.75 Youth (6-17)
- Children 5 and under free
Not-for-Profit
The Portland Japanese Garden is a private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that operates year-round through gate admissions, membership dues, and special donations.
Administration
- Steve Bloom, Executive Director: (503) 220-0822
- Cheryl Ching, Deputy Director: (503) 224-4957
- Nicola Sysyn, Director of Strategic Advancement: (503) 595-5225
- Melissa Wilmot, Director of External Communications: (503) 543-0288
Contact Information
Garden Visitors
- General: (503) 223-1321
- Membership: (503) 796-9180
- Tours: (503) 223-9233
- Administrative Office: (503) 223-0913
- Events: (503) 542-0280
- Garden Gift Store: (503) 223-5055
- www.japanesegarden.com
Media
Melissa Wilmot
Director of External Communications
Portland Japanese Garden
- (503) 543-0288
- mwilmot@japanesegarden.com
Jennifer Amie
Director of Marketing and Visitor Services
Portland Japanese Garden
- (503) 328-0050
- jamie@japanesegarden.com
