What: Portland Japanese Garden
Physical Address: 61 S.W. Kingston Ave.
Portland, OR
The Portland Japanese Garden was established in the 1960s as a way to convene with nature and learn about Japanese culture. The site is home to several different types of gardens as well as a cultural village which includes a Japanese Arts Learning Center, a Garden House and a cafe. For current ways to explore the Portland Japanese Garden virtually, see below:
Videos to view:
See what a day at the Portland Japanese Garden is like
Take a tour of the of the Portland Japanese Garden
Take a stroll through the Portland Japanese Garden with Garden Curator, Sada Uchiyama
For more videos, visit the Portland Japanese Garden YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/pdxjapanesegarden
You can also virtually explore the Gardens on your own through the use of 360 degree photos. Areas to explore include:
Entry Garden
Flat Garden
Strolling Pond Garden
Tea Garden
Natural Garden
Sand and Stone Garden
Cultural Village
There is also a virtual art exhibit, The Brush of Shoko Kanazawa. Ms. Kanazawa, a noted Japanese calligrapher. was scheduled to have an exhibit of her work on display as well as make a visit to the Garden herself. However, due to the circumstances, the exhibit has been moved online where you can learn about the artist, and view examples of her art as well as a view a video of her at work.
For more about Portland Japanese Garden or to take your make your own virtual visit, go to japanesegarden.org.
Tune in tomorrow for Theater Thursday.
Stay safe! Stay healthy!
Stay safe! Stay healthy!
photo credit: jpellgen (@1179_jp) Portland Japanese Garden via photopin (license)
The Portland Japanese Garden is so awesome to offer a virtual tour during this crazy time. Nice to know there is someplace where we can still enjoy natural beauty! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a beautiful place to visit, virtual and in person! I'm loving all these "virtual tours"!
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