Take the tour with the Docent. This is a marvelous place to visit. 5 Japanese Gardens in one place! You park below (near the Rose Garden) and they take you up (and down, if you wish) the sttep hill. more

Our 1st visit to the Japanese Garden was in October 2001, just after we moved to Oregon and we were dissapointed then. We visited again just after Labor Day this year with my parents. They saw some on-line pictures and thought it looked like a place they would like to visit. The free shuttle from the parking lot to the... more

This garden is considered the most authentic Japanese Garden in the country. We arrived just in time for a guided tour. It was a stroke of luck, as the guide offered insights into the garden that would not have been available otherwise. We stayed all afternoon, meandering through the intimate spaces. It was breathtaking in every way. Because no food... more

When you arrive at the garden, you may see a shuttle bus at the bottom of the hill. If you have trouble walking or go up steep inclines, sit on the bus and wait for the driver to take you to the top. It is a very steep walk up; and, unless you're aware, you'll start walking and have no... more

July 2009 we had the opportunity to visit the Japanese Gardens. Portland (PDX) has so much to offer and the Japanese Garden is one of them. We were staying downtown at the Marriott City Center. You can catch the Tri Met Max (Light rail) and get off at the Washington Park Zoo stop. As you get out of the elevator,... more

Don't go by the pictures on their website.I couldn't really find those flowers on july24th 2009.May b there is season for them ask experts,Its not must see thing.But if you need place to relax its really nice.Its okay from 26m point of view nothing really fascination. Far better than Classical Chinese garden which is complete time wastage. Do enquire about... more

I loved the Japanese Gardens. I took the MAX to get there, and then transferred to a shuttle. Not a great place for anyone having trouble with walking up & down little steps, but it's so beautiful! Green, lush with waterfalls and so peaceful. There's a charge, but the Test Rose Garden is right nearby and it's free. (No roses... more

We had a wonderful time at Portland's Japanese Garden. To enter, you can either walk the short (but steep) .25-mile trail up to the garden's entrance or take a convenient shuttle. Guided tours are available at specific times, but we chose to enjoy the garden on our own, with a handy brochure to help us identify important features. We loved... more

This garder is pretty interesting but not so fantastic as it is portrayed here. It's worth a visit, but I feel like I've seen better Japanese Gardens in San Francisco. What really impressed me about the Portland area was the coast. Make sure you go to Ecola State Park. more