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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.
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  • 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.

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
In September:
  • The Garden is open until 7pm
  • Shuttle from parking lot to gate runs every day
  • Guided tours three times daily at 10:45am, 1pm, and 2:30pm
Next Month:
  • The Garden is open until 4pm
  • Shuttle from parking lot to gate runs every day
  • Guided tours three times daily at 10:45am, 1pm, and 2:30pm

Tours

Guided Public Tours

No additional charge with paid admission

April through October, guided tours of the Garden are offered at 10:45am, 1pm, and 2:30pm daily. November through March, tours are offered at 1pm on weekends only. 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

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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.

  • The Portland Perks Travel Package: Exclusive rates at more than 35 Portland-area hotels. Rates include free overnight parking (avg. savings of more than $25/night downtown), the discount-packed Portland Perks coupon book and complimentary continental breakfast for two.

Further Visitor Information

Questions? Call (503) 223-1321 or email us at info@japanesegarden.com.

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