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Portland Japanese Garden Loop

The Portland Oregon Japanese Garden loop is a short 0.7 mile walk through one of Portland's most unique parks. Throughout the walk you'll find a 250 year-old bonsai tree (and other bonsai's), a natural garden with small waterfalls, a strolling pond garden with a large waterfall and Koi fish, a tea house, and amazing views of downtown Portland and Mount Hood in the background, which resembles Mount Fuji.

Depending on the time of the year, the garden can be very heavily trafficked. Mid-week during the shoulder seasons is not very busy at all and feels secluded. This is likely one of the best sights in Portland and well worth the visit.

GPS Data: The GPS data for this loop starts at the main courtyard where the paths start to split and then ends in the same area. It's missing the data from the parking lot entrance up to the main courtyard.

Admissions fee: There is an entrance fee to the garden, which may change from time to time. For more information on admissions, check out the Japanese Garden website.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Portland Japanese Garden offers a short, scenic 0.7-mile loop showcasing unique Japanese garden elements like bonsai trees, waterfalls, koi ponds, and a tea house.
  • The garden can get crowded, so visiting midweek during the shoulder seasons offers a more secluded experience.
  • There is an admission fee to enter the garden; check the official website for current pricing.
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Distance
0.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
18 min
Elev. Gain
82'
Rating
0.0
Added
December 10, 2017
Updated
December 10, 2017

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Total Change
47'
Ascent
82'
Descent
74'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    45.519645, -122.70674
  2. Main Trailhead

    45.51889, -122.708345

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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