Portland Japanese Garden

The Portland Japanese Garden, located in the city’s Washington Park, is said to be the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan.  If you visit at right time of year (which I didn’t) there would be much more color from the various cherry blossom trees, azalea and rhododendron plants, camelias and wisterias scattered throughout the property. While I was here it was mainly lush green, a nice proportion of water (ponds and small waterfalls), and elaborate stonework.  Nothing grandious, just a subtle, calm, relaxing place. It is a gorgeous garden, even without much color.  I did post the one lone bloom that was at it’s peak that I saw.  So in lieu of flowers I tried to post a cross section of other things in the park which represent Japanese culture and tradition.