Visitor Policies
To maintain a beautiful and tranquil environment for all, please note:
- The Garden is a smoke-free environment. Cell phone and electronic game use is not allowed.
- Please, no food or drink in the Garden except water. There is no restaurant or cafe on site.
- Pets are not allowed. (Trained assistance animals for visitors with disabilities are welcome.)
- Accessibility: Disabled permit parking is available. Throughout the summer season, a free shuttle bus assists visitors from the parking lot to the Admission Gate. Wheelchairs are not provided.
- Personal, non-professional photography is allowed. Portrait photography is not allowed.
See all photo policies » - Garden facilities are not available for weddings, wedding receptions, or commitment ceremonies.
Phone Number
General Information: (503) 223-1321
For specific departments, please see the contact page.
Location
The Garden is located in the west hills of Portland, Oregon, directly above the Rose Gardens in Washington Park.
Street Address:
611 SW Kingston Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97205
Mailing Address:
Portland Japanese Garden
P.O. Box 3847
Portland, Oregon 97208-3847
Admission
Your admission gains access to the Garden, the Garden Gift Store, and when offered, public tours and exhibitions. (Some special events are not included with admission. For more information, please see the events page.)
- $9.50 Adult
- $7.75 Senior (62+)
- $7.75 College Student (w/ID)
- $6.75 Youth (6-17)
- Children 5 and under free
Visitor Hours
The Garden is open to visitors seven days a week year-round, closing only on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
In February:
- The Garden is open until 4pm
- Shuttle from parking lot to gate runs on weekends
- Guided tours at 1pm on weekends
Next Month:
- Same hours as February
Summer Season: April 1—September 30
- 10am-7pm Tuesday–Sunday
- Noon-7pm Monday
Winter Season: October 1—March 31
- 10am-4pm Tuesday–Sunday
- Noon-4pm Monday
Tours
Free Guided Public Tours
April through October, daily guided tours of the Garden are offered at 10:45am, 1pm, and 2:30pm. November through March, weekend tours are offered at 1pm. Please note, the Garden is not open for a 10:45am tour on Mondays, except on certain holidays.
Public tours are generally 45 minutes to one hour, outdoors, and on foot. Visitors may join or leave the public tour at any time—no reservations necessary.
Private Group Tours
We ask private tours and school groups to make a reservation in advance—discounted rates and personal tour guides are provided for qualifying groups. For details, please visit the tour page.
Travel Accomodations
For Portland visitor information and hotel reservations, please visit TravelPortland.com or call toll-free 1-877-678-5263.
Further Visitor Information
- What You'll See in the Garden
- Upcoming Events
- Benefits of Membership
- Accessibility for Visitors with Disabilities
- Photography Policies
- The nearby International Rose Test Garden
- The woodland trails of Forest Park and Hoyt Arboretum
- More attractions in Washington Park
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Questions? Call (503) 223-1321 or email us at info@japanesegarden.com.
