A Slice of Heaven – Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

In September 2010, I visited Portland, Oregon as part of the JetBlue All-You-Can-Jet pass. I devoted a couple of hours to visiting the gorgeous Portland Japanese Garden. Outside of Japan, this is the most authentic Japanese garden (they say).

Here are some pictures from my visit.

Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

Above is a view of the gorgeous Natural Garden.

Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

Walkway in the Strolling Pond Garden.

Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

The peaceful Sand and Stone Garden.

Mt. Hood from Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

Across the street from the Portland Japanese Garden is the International Rose Test Garden.

Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon

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