Portland is home to an incredible garden that was planted to heal wounds and bring two cultures closer together. While some locals at first resisted the planting of the garden in 1963, the Japanese Garden has become an Oregon gem and a Portland treasure and is much loved by all.
Portland Japanese Garden photo by Jim Choate via Flickr CC2
As mentioned on their official website, in keeping with health officials’ recommendations to stay home and prevent further spread of COVID-19, Portland Japanese Garden is closed until the spread of this social health threat has adequately slowed down.
A Virtual Tour Of The Portland Japanese Garden
The video below gives an excellent look into the history of Portland's Japanese Garden as well as the garden's beauty and lovely variety of plants, shapes, and cultural heritage.
When you walk through the garden you have a sense of peace and tranquility, and will be in awe of the garden's natural beauty.
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Some prefer to visit the garden in spring when everything is in bloom, while others flock to the garden in fall for the garden's vibrant changing colors. Summer is also a lovely time to visit when the trees have all filled out.
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Take a look at some of these photos of the garden:
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If you want to learn more, you can visit the Portland Japanese Garden website here.
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Have you been to the Japanese Garden in Portland? Tag the friends you want to go with!
