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07Feb2010
Portland's Japanese Garden
Regarded as the most authentic Japanese Garden outside Japan, this beautiful 5.5-acre (2.2-hectare) oasis encompasses a waterfall and koi pond, a pavilion and five garden styles. Designed to take advantage of "borrowed scenery," the garden showcases the tall Douglas firs of the surrounding Washington Park and provides views of downtown Portland, the Willamette River, and the nearby mountains. Within the garden's core, visitors will discover winding pathways, bridges, lanterns and raked stone areas. Celebrating 40 years of beauty and harmony, the garden's elements are designed to inspire meditation, reflection and calm. Daily tours offered. Admission charged.
611 S.W. Kingston Avenue in WashingtonPark JapaneseGarden.com
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