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Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, OR
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Portland Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden is an outdoor activity in Portland, OR, part of the Portland, Oregon guide. Cost: under $25.

611 SW Kingston Ave · Portland, OR

Why you should go…

Spread across five and a half acres in Washington Park, the Portland Japanese Garden includes eight distinct garden styles, koi ponds, and a teahouse. Its former garden curator called it the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden outside Japan.

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  • #japanese
  • #washington park
  • #tranquil

What's around here?

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