Portland Japanese Garden is the perfect spot for family travelers to visit. Located in Portland, Oregon, the garden was founded 60 years ago and opened to the public in 1967.
This summer, the garden offers travelers family-friendly events and activities including:
© Courtesy of Portland Japanese Garden, photo by Mike Centioli
Behind the Shoji
The annual summer marketplace runs July 1–Sept. 4. Held in Pavilion Gallery, the marketplace offers Japanese and Japanese-inspired goods, some of which are not typically available for purchase outside of Japan.
Tanabata, The Star Festival
A beloved holiday in Japan, The Star Festival celebration will be held on July 2. The holiday commemorates the day when star-crossed lovers Orihime, the Weaver Star (Vega), and Hikoboshi, the Cowherder Star (Altair), meet in the sky. The garden celebrates the occasion with storytelling, special performances and a traditional tanzaku hanging (attached paper wish strips to bamboo).
© Courtesy of Portland Japanese Garden, photo by Bruce Foster
In addition to these events, the garden hosts a variety of performances and demonstrations throughout the summer, including flower arrangement classes, bonsai care classes, live music and tea ceremonies.
The garden is open Wednesday—Monday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Adult admission costs $21.95. Purchase tickets here.
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