Portland's Japanese Garden Portland's Japanese Garden Established on the old site of the zoo in 1966, the Japanese Garden in Portland Oregon is operated by the Japanese Garden Society, an organization of members and volunteers.
Members enjoy unrestricted entry during the hours the garden is open.
Near the Rose Test Gardens in Portland's Washington Park just above the tennis courts and near Wildwood Trail through Forest Park, the gardens are on the route of TriMet Bus Number 63. Located on the hillside looking toward Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens over Portland's skyline the main entrance may be walked to via an entry trail. A shuttle jitney is available during summer months offering rides from the parking lot to the main entrance gate at regular intervals. Handicapped access and parking is available at the main entrance. Some parts of the garden are less accessable to the handicapped, since it is built in the traditional style with stepping stone paths and steep stair paths in some areas.