Portland Japanese Garden Hours Information

Ranked as the most authentic and the top one out of nearly 300 Japanese gardens outside of Japan, the 5.5-acre Portland Japanese Garden is a tranquil and lovely place for an escape from the usual hustle and bustle city life. It is nestled inside Washington Park located in the west hills of Portland, Oregon and offers the most colored scenery never fading in your memory. This stunning manicured Garden is a haven to relax, stroll and watch. During the warm months, this land is decorated with beautiful blossoms and treasured as an awesomely photogenic destination for both the locals and visitors.

Do you regret that you don't live in this city and can't secure frequent tours to such a peaceful and natural garden? In fact, this Garden is a must visit in Portland and receives tons of visitors each year. Whenever you have an opportunity to visit Portland, do add Portland Japanese Garden to your itinerary and let it enhance your experience and fun.

Portland Japanese Garden Home Page

http://japanesegarden.com/

To be well prepared for the next trip, you are advised to pack some info and knowledge about the Garden's hours, admission and location alike. Portland Japanese Garden's main entrance is located at 611 Southwest Kingston Avenue, Portland, and the general admission ranges from $9.5 to $6.75 for visitors of different ages. For more visitor info about Portland Japanese Garden, please visit the website below or call the toll-free 877-678-5263.

Plan Your Visit

http://japanesegarden.com/visiting/info/

- About the Regular Hours

When it comes to the hours, the Garden opens to the general public seven days a week throughout the year, except on Thanksgivings Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Specifically, the operating hours are different for winter season and summer season. During winter season from October 1 to March 31, Portland Japanese Garden welcomes visitors from noon to 4 pm on Monday, and 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday. In summer season starting from April 1 through September 30, the Garden operates from noon to 7 pm on Monday, and 10 am to 7 pm Tuesday through Sunday.

- Grab the Guided Public Tours of the Garden

To help the visitors explore the Garden to the most, guided tours throughout the venue are offered without additional charges with paid general admission. By this walking outdoor tour, the prettiest and the most valuable views of five featured subgardens are introduced with vivid descriptions. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes to one hour, and visitors can join or leave the group at any time. No reservation is necessary.

The guided tours are available at 10:45 am, 1 pm, and 2:30 pm everyday April through October, and provided at 1 pm only on weekends November through March. Please note that the tour is not available at 10:45 am on Mondays, except on designated holidays.

- Upcoming Events in June, 2011

1) Art in the Garden Summer 2011 (May 27 - June 19): This year's theme is Urban Green: Small Trees for Small Spaces. When it comes to June, the highlight of this event is a lecture/demonstration given by David De Groot about the Art of Saikei on June 16 at 7:30 pm to 9 pm. Get your mind inspired and learn more about the art of saikei through lectures, images and demonstration.

Urban Green: Small Trees for Small Spaces

http://japanesegarden.com/events/urbangreen/

2) Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition (June 11 - 12): Ikebana, the traditional and unique art of flower arrangement originated in Japan, deserves a good study and a better understanding. Now Portland Japanese Garden offers the previous opportunity for you! On June 11 and 12 at 10 am to 6 pm, the 39th Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition will be presented at the Pavilion, as a part of the Portland Rose Festival. Come and approach the art and intense creativity of Sogetsu School of Ikebana. The admission is included with the general admission into the Garden, so no extra fees!

Ikebana Exhibitions

http://japanesegarden.com/events/celebrations/ikebana/

3) Photographer Member Hours (June 15): The Photo-Member Hours happen each month through the eight months when the weather, light and scenery are the most photogenic. These events are exclusive for Garden Photographer Members and held at 7 pm to 9 pm on June 15. More occurrences happen on:

July 19: 7 pm to 9 pm.

August 14: 7 pm to 9 pm.

Sept 21: 6:30 am 8 am

October 6: 6:30 am to 8 am

4) Chado, the Way of Tea (June 18): The presentation of the art of Chado, performed by Kashintei Kai, is offered in the Tea Garden on each third Saturday of summer months at 1 pm and 2 pm.

5) Garden Lecture Series: Healing Nature (June 30): As a part of 2011 Japanese Garden Lecture Series, Healing Nature, given by Vince Healy, will tell you what is the meaning of healing and restorative gardens, and in which ways the gardens and their settings can benefit healing. Interesting, right? Get your every curiosity about gardens' restorative quality solved by joining this lecture. It will be given at 5:30 to 7:30 pm on June 30, and the admission rates are $10 for Garden members and $15 for non-members. The reservation starts from May 31. For the seats are limited, secure your space right now!

Lecture Series of Portland Japanese Garden

http://japanesegarden.com/events/lectures/