This is a well laid out and interesting garden, with a useful leaflet provided with the ticket. There are steep paths and steps, so I would say not really suitable for those with mobility issues. From the to, there is a great view over the city to Mount Hood. I have given four stars rather than five, because of the refreshment situation. The tea house looked very nice, but a long wait for a table meant we decided not to visit. Perhaps a small kiosk could sell drinks?

The Japanese Garden is a nice attraction. The garden is quite beautiful and offers a respite from a chaotic city. I'm not quite sure about the value of this attraction, however. The garden is not very large. It will take you 30-60 minutes to walk through if you take your time. For the price, that seems a little light on content. What you get is nice, but there's not much of it. I probably wouldn't bother bringing a large group here because of the cost, but one or two people is definitely doable. Check it out if you don't mind the price to entertainment ratio being iffy.

Truly a beautiful and serene place, my girlfriend and I found it both breathtaking and peaceful. At US$19 per person, I believe it is worth the price for any garden enthusiast or new comer to Portland. The fall colors were in full flight and combined with a rainy/cloudy day, it truly was a majestic location and time.

Absolutely amazing!! One of the highlights of my otherwise kinda yukky trip to Portland. Complimentary tours of the garden were offered, but unfortunately, my time there was very limited, so I could only take part in about 15 minutes of it. If I ever get back to Portland, I will definitely make this the first stop on my list... and allot 2-3 hours to explore more fully.

This garden is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. It’s so relaxing and quiet, and the scenery really immerses you. We went on a rainy day and honestly, I think that made the experience better. The sound of the rain and the damp moss everywhere just gave me such a sense of peace. We chose not to do the Umami Cafe, but quite a few people were in there. The gift shop had some cool stuff, and the info center really explains the Japanese culture and theme. Also seeing that this is the best Japanese garden in the world outside of Japan was cool to learn. I feel like I went to Japan without spending 22 hours on a plane.

The Japanese garden has many Japanese styles building. The garden is big and beautiful, There are also cafe and gift shop in it. The staffs are nice and friendly. Today is a rainy day . It has a special vibe to walk in garden in the rain. I like it very much.

Truly an amazing experience! Beautiful area ... very peaceful and relaxing. The history of the site is inspirational, and the various walkways / paths offered a sense of delicate environments for visitors. The gardens are located within Washington Park, overlooking the city and urban oasis. My family enjoyed this experience, and we found ourselves nestled into the various gardens ... simply soaking up our time together and relaxing among the trees and beautiful shrubs. NOTE: We visited on a cloudy and overcast day. Try to go on a sunny day, as the staff told us that Mount Hood can also be seen from the gardens.

I recommend taking the tour to get more info on the gardens, it provided a lot of insight we otherwise wouldn't have known. I loved the coy pond and the detail of the gardens is amazing. It was my favorite place in Portland, and an absolute must if you are visiting.

One of the most wonderful experiences we had in Portland . But at the ticket booth the stuff could help elderly to offer shuttle to the top, otherwise we had to climb there ourselves and learn about shuttle going down. Delightful garden!

100% would recommend and would go again anytime we’re in Portland! The plants are SO beautiful, but it’s the way they’re landscaped that makes it an entire experience! I don’t think anyone could go here and not like it! The koi are absolutely gorgeous per my husband!