TripAdvisor Reviews - Japanese Garden Feed

Gorgeous - you'll feel like you're miles away

bradshawgirl, Jackson, Miss. — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:26:44 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 4 of 5 stars

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...

Not that awesome

Voost, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:42:47 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 3 of 5 stars

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...

Very relaxing and quiet

msw0603, Gainesville, GA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:27:19 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just got back from a long weekend in Portland, my first time there. I really liked the Japanese Gardens! It's easy to get there on the MAX and the little trail up to the top is a nice walk. I...

Peace, Balance & Tranquility

PDXYogi, Portland — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:15:43 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a lovely, quiet refuge in the city. I've been to the best gardens of Japan, and this ranks up there with them. Go anytime of year; whenever you go it will be the perfect place to be. Easy walk...

A Soothing Portland Activity

margatemensch, margate,florida — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars

A very soothing group of gardens with beautiful symbols of the Shinto Japanese culture is the way,I would describe this garden.I saw symbols of the Japanese terrain-sand with ripples(sea),rocks that...

Beautiful and peaceful

ednacloud, Vancouver — Wed, 02 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars

A serene, beautiful place to visit. We were fortunate enough to visit on a dry day. The blossom display was all but over but it didn't matter. The plantings are all beautiful. Don't forget your...

The Japanese Gardens in Portland

syrahgirl, CA/Oregon Coast — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars

We visited the gardens for the first time this past Friday. This is a very nice place to spend a couple of hours enjoying the beauty of the gardens and the serenity and calm of the place. You will...

awe inspiring and calming experience

Bernd_Michael, Mexico City — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every time I travel to Portland, Oregon I visit this beautiful place. I remember one particulat rainy day, when I had the whole place for myself, something that made me feel like I was really at piece...

Serene Beauty

ScarlettO1, Buenos Aires, Argentina — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 05:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars

We first visited The Portland Japanese Gardens in September 2004. The trees were barely changing colors and it was a warm day. We parked in the lot at the bottom of the hill and climbed the path...

Beautiful, peaceful setting

Eaglet64, UK — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveller rating: 5 of 5 stars

The gardens are located at the top of a steep drive so we took the free bus to the entrance. We opted for the self-guided tour as we had just missed the guided tour and didn't want to wait for the...