Timeline
09:00
Walk the tranquil paths of the Portland Japanese Garden. Arriving at 09:00 lets you experience the haven of beauty in relative peace, as suggested by the garden's reputation for tranquility.
10:00
Step just outside the garden to Umami Cafe. It is only a one-minute walk away and opens at 09:00. Order a Japanese tea and a snack to enjoy while the morning light fills the space.
11:00
International Rose Test Gardens
Head to the International Rose Test Gardens. It is a short walk from the Japanese Garden. Spend an hour wandering the rows, bushes, and vines of the largest rose test garden in the U.S., taking in the views of Downtown Portland.
Local tip
The Japanese Garden and Umami Cafe are both open from 09:00. The Rose Garden is best visited between May and July for peak blooms, but the views are available year-round.
Check before you go
- Umami Cafe is open daily 09:00-18:00.
- Portland Japanese Garden opens at dawn (typically 09:00 in winter, earlier in summer).
- International Rose Test Gardens are open daily dawn to dusk.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Portland (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).