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Attractions & Activities: Exploring Washington Park & Portland's West Hills
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Japanese Garden
Considered the finest example of a Japanese garden in North America, Portland's Japanese Garden is one of the city's most popular attractions and should not be missed. Not only are there five different styles of Japanese gardens scattered over 5 1/2 acres, but there is also a view of Mount Hood, which looks surprisingly like Mount Fuji (they're both volcanoes). While Japanese gardens are traditionally not designed with colorful floral displays in mind, this garden definitely has its seasonal highlights. In early spring there are the cherry trees, in mid-spring there are the azaleas, in late spring a huge wisteria bursts into bloom, and in early summer, huge Japanese irises color the banks of a pond. Among the gardens here there's a beautiful and very realistic waterfall (rebuilt after a landslide a couple of years ago). This is a very tranquil spot and is even more peaceful on rainy days when the crowds stay away, so don't pass up a visit just because it's raining. Also, on the third Saturday of each of the summer months, there is a demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony in the garden's tea house. There are also many special events held here throughout the year (ikebana, bonsai, Japanese-inspired art).
Off Kingston Ave. in Washington Park
Phone: 503/223-1321 .
Open: Apr 1-May 31 and Sept 1-Sept 30 daily 10am-6pm; June 1-Aug 31 daily 9am-8pm; Oct 1-Mar 31 daily 10am-4pm.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day..
Admission $6 adults, $3.50 students, $4 seniors, under 6 free..
Bus: 63. MAX: Washington Park Station (then, in summer months, take the shuttle bus or the Zoo Train)..
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