Events and Ticketing questions<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGift Shop questions<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOther departmental contact info<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n When is the best time of year to visit?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:376\/h:251\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:c9afba33de8751ebdab65d158bbb1f47\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/lanterns-low-3732.jpg\")
The warm light of the lantern casts a glow in the Garden. \/ Photo by Nina Johnson<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAny time of year is a good time to visit Portland Japanese Garden. Japanese gardens are created with imagination and designed to display nature\u2019s beauty in all seasons. Spring is the time for fresh greenery and subtle blossoms. Cherry blossoms appear briefly in late March, while late spring flowers include azaleas, camellias, and wisteria. Summer\u2019s sunlit shades of green yield an unbroken, calming visual experience. The vibrant colors of fall make autumn a popular visiting time. Autumn is a celebration of nature\u2019s gift of life in the past year, and a transition to the peacefulness of winter.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n How much time should I allow to visit the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:376\/h:251\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:d5ee64501a1bff8ef20e6c2b4589b744\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/Roman-Johnston_Fall2016_People-In-Garden_RJ1_4999.jpg\")
Photo by Roman Johnston<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDepending on your pace, it usually takes most visitors one and a half to two hours to tour Portland Japanese Garden. The Garden is also a place to linger, reflect, and meditate, so we encourage you to take your time and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Are pets allowed in the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n No pets are allowed, only ADA (or trained) Service Animals are permitted inside the Garden. Read more about our Service Animal policy.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Is the Garden wheelchair\/stroller accessible?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n According to ADA standards, the whole of Portland Japanese Garden is not legally accessible. However, the new Cultural Village, the upper Flat Garden, and the Pavilion are legally accessible by ADA standards. A free shuttle bus from the Welcome Center to our Cultural Village operates during regular Garden hours.<\/p>\n
Strollers can be folded up and taken up to the Garden on the shuttle. When you visit, please ask a staff member about where strollers can be stored in the Garden.<\/p>\n
Find more information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Do you have wheelchairs\/scooters for rental\/loan?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n We do not have any wheelchairs or scooters available for guests. Find more information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Can I get a refund for my admission ticket?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Tickets are non-refundable. To request a ticket exchange, click\u00a0<\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Tickets can only be exchanged up to 24 hours prior to the original date and time (no day-of exchanges).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Does the cost include Admission to the Rose Garden also?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n The Rose Garden is a separate park run by Portland Parks & Recreation that doesn\u2019t require admission. Portland Japanese Garden is an independently run not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Garden\u2019s operating budget comes from gate admissions, retail sales, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Do you have reciprocal access with any other organization?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n We do not have reciprocal access with any other organization.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n May I rent the Garden for a wedding, commitment ceremony or reception at the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n To protect the Garden\u2019s tranquility, authenticity, and environment, we do not allow public rentals for events, weddings, commitment ceremonies, or receptions. We refer those interested in a garden setting to the\u00a0Lan Su Chinese Garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Why do you have a tripod fee?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n To keep the Garden an accessible and enjoyable experience for all visitors, we ask everyone to please be considerate when photographing the Garden. There is a $10.00\/person charge for using a tripod (for anyone not a Garden Member) because the Garden has a lot of narrow pathways and tripods can take up the space of a person when set up for photos.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n How do I request a photography\/videography shoot in the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Entities wishing to shoot still or video photography for commercial use must submit a\u00a0Photography and Video Shoot Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n What is the Garden shuttle?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Our Garden shuttle transports guests between the Welcome Center and the Cultural Village every 15 minutes during open hours. It is complimentary and is available to all our guests. Find information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Is the Garden run by the City of Portland?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n No. Portland Japanese Garden is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that leases its land from the City of Portland. The Garden works with Explore Washington Park, Portland Parks & Recreation and the Bureau of Development Services to ensure that community needs are taken into consideration in any operating decisions. The Garden\u2019s operating budget comes from gate admissions, retail sales, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n How many Japanese gardens are there in the United States?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n There are nearly 60 public Japanese gardens in the United States. Most are connected to city park systems or botanical garden societies. By contrast, our independent, not-for-profit organization is devoted solely to Portland Japanese Garden and operates year-round through admissions, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Who runs the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Portland Japanese Garden\u2019s Board of Trustees hires a Chief Executive Officer to operate the Garden. The Chief Executive Officer is supported by department heads as well as administrative, retail, gardening, and operational staff. Currently the Garden has approximately 100 full time employees.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Do you donate admission tickets for fundraisers or auctions?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n We provide two admission passes to twenty applicants each month, selected from requests received between the 1st and the 10th of the month. Please visit our Donation Request Form<\/a> to learn more and to submit your application.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n COVID-19 Information<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n- All staff have been fully vaccinated as of June 18, 2021.<\/li>\n
- Masks are optional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n
What\u2019s in bloom now?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n ![\"\"](\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20376%20251%22%20width%3D%22376%22%20height%3D%22251%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22376%22%20height%3D%22251%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
Blossoming Azaleas fill the Natural Garden in the spring. \/ Photo by Julia Taylor<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBloom times vary significantly based on weather. However, the list below is a good place to start. Follow us on social media for the most up-to-date\u00a0photos of what\u2019s in bloom.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nWINTER<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Camellias: Winter through Spring (depending on variety<\/em>)
\n\u2013 Dawn Viburnum: Mid- to Late-Winter
\n\u2013 Andromeda\/Pieris: Late Winter through Early Spring<\/p>\nSPRING<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Cherry Trees: March through Mid-April
\n\u2013 Azaleas: April through May
\n\u2013 Magnolias: April
\n\u2013 Rhododendrons: Late April through May
\n\u2013 Wisteria: Mid-May<\/p>\nSUMMER<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Iris: Late June through Early July<\/p>\nFALL<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Fall Color: Late October through Early November<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Why is there no water flowing down the hill?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n You must have visited on a day when it was not raining. As it rains, water comes off the roof and is funneled into a series of swales that have been made into The Entry Garden. Our Garden Curator, Sadafumi Uchiyama has beautifully designed The Entry Garden space to look like pockets of nature. We have a series of channels running down the hill that culminate into two major water retention tanks underneath the parking lot that our guests will never see. You will only see water running through the Entry Garden when it\u2019s raining.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n There are some flowers, but why aren\u2019t there more?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n The pagoda lantern surrounded by the lush greenery of spring. \/ Photo by Roman Johnston<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nJapanese gardens are not about showcasing plant material in nature. Rather, all elements live in harmony. Flowers don\u2019t compete with foliage. In the words of our Garden Curator, Sadafumi Uchiyama, \u201cFoliage has a role throughout the year. It gives texture and color in different seasons. Flowers give us seasons, and they give us time. Each has a role. That is the idea of harmony.\u201d During the summer months, we encourage you to visit our neighbor, the\u00a0International Rose Test Garden<\/a>, to view their beautiful array of roses.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Why aren\u2019t there more signs?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n In order to maintain our visitors\u2019 experience, we intentionally have minimal signage and rely on our visitors\u2019 restraint.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n
Other departmental contact info<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n When is the best time of year to visit?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n The warm light of the lantern casts a glow in the Garden. \/ Photo by Nina Johnson<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAny time of year is a good time to visit Portland Japanese Garden. Japanese gardens are created with imagination and designed to display nature\u2019s beauty in all seasons. Spring is the time for fresh greenery and subtle blossoms. Cherry blossoms appear briefly in late March, while late spring flowers include azaleas, camellias, and wisteria. Summer\u2019s sunlit shades of green yield an unbroken, calming visual experience. The vibrant colors of fall make autumn a popular visiting time. Autumn is a celebration of nature\u2019s gift of life in the past year, and a transition to the peacefulness of winter.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n How much time should I allow to visit the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Photo by Roman Johnston<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDepending on your pace, it usually takes most visitors one and a half to two hours to tour Portland Japanese Garden. The Garden is also a place to linger, reflect, and meditate, so we encourage you to take your time and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Are pets allowed in the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n No pets are allowed, only ADA (or trained) Service Animals are permitted inside the Garden. Read more about our Service Animal policy.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Is the Garden wheelchair\/stroller accessible?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n According to ADA standards, the whole of Portland Japanese Garden is not legally accessible. However, the new Cultural Village, the upper Flat Garden, and the Pavilion are legally accessible by ADA standards. A free shuttle bus from the Welcome Center to our Cultural Village operates during regular Garden hours.<\/p>\n
Strollers can be folded up and taken up to the Garden on the shuttle. When you visit, please ask a staff member about where strollers can be stored in the Garden.<\/p>\n
Find more information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Do you have wheelchairs\/scooters for rental\/loan?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n We do not have any wheelchairs or scooters available for guests. Find more information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Can I get a refund for my admission ticket?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Tickets are non-refundable. To request a ticket exchange, click\u00a0<\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Tickets can only be exchanged up to 24 hours prior to the original date and time (no day-of exchanges).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Does the cost include Admission to the Rose Garden also?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n The Rose Garden is a separate park run by Portland Parks & Recreation that doesn\u2019t require admission. Portland Japanese Garden is an independently run not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Garden\u2019s operating budget comes from gate admissions, retail sales, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Do you have reciprocal access with any other organization?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n We do not have reciprocal access with any other organization.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n May I rent the Garden for a wedding, commitment ceremony or reception at the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n To protect the Garden\u2019s tranquility, authenticity, and environment, we do not allow public rentals for events, weddings, commitment ceremonies, or receptions. We refer those interested in a garden setting to the\u00a0Lan Su Chinese Garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Why do you have a tripod fee?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n To keep the Garden an accessible and enjoyable experience for all visitors, we ask everyone to please be considerate when photographing the Garden. There is a $10.00\/person charge for using a tripod (for anyone not a Garden Member) because the Garden has a lot of narrow pathways and tripods can take up the space of a person when set up for photos.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n How do I request a photography\/videography shoot in the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Entities wishing to shoot still or video photography for commercial use must submit a\u00a0Photography and Video Shoot Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n What is the Garden shuttle?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Our Garden shuttle transports guests between the Welcome Center and the Cultural Village every 15 minutes during open hours. It is complimentary and is available to all our guests. Find information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Is the Garden run by the City of Portland?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n No. Portland Japanese Garden is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that leases its land from the City of Portland. The Garden works with Explore Washington Park, Portland Parks & Recreation and the Bureau of Development Services to ensure that community needs are taken into consideration in any operating decisions. The Garden\u2019s operating budget comes from gate admissions, retail sales, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n How many Japanese gardens are there in the United States?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n There are nearly 60 public Japanese gardens in the United States. Most are connected to city park systems or botanical garden societies. By contrast, our independent, not-for-profit organization is devoted solely to Portland Japanese Garden and operates year-round through admissions, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Who runs the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Portland Japanese Garden\u2019s Board of Trustees hires a Chief Executive Officer to operate the Garden. The Chief Executive Officer is supported by department heads as well as administrative, retail, gardening, and operational staff. Currently the Garden has approximately 100 full time employees.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Do you donate admission tickets for fundraisers or auctions?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n We provide two admission passes to twenty applicants each month, selected from requests received between the 1st and the 10th of the month. Please visit our Donation Request Form<\/a> to learn more and to submit your application.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n COVID-19 Information<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n- All staff have been fully vaccinated as of June 18, 2021.<\/li>\n
- Masks are optional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n
What\u2019s in bloom now?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Blossoming Azaleas fill the Natural Garden in the spring. \/ Photo by Julia Taylor<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBloom times vary significantly based on weather. However, the list below is a good place to start. Follow us on social media for the most up-to-date\u00a0photos of what\u2019s in bloom.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nWINTER<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Camellias: Winter through Spring (depending on variety<\/em>)
\n\u2013 Dawn Viburnum: Mid- to Late-Winter
\n\u2013 Andromeda\/Pieris: Late Winter through Early Spring<\/p>\nSPRING<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Cherry Trees: March through Mid-April
\n\u2013 Azaleas: April through May
\n\u2013 Magnolias: April
\n\u2013 Rhododendrons: Late April through May
\n\u2013 Wisteria: Mid-May<\/p>\nSUMMER<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Iris: Late June through Early July<\/p>\nFALL<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Fall Color: Late October through Early November<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Why is there no water flowing down the hill?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n You must have visited on a day when it was not raining. As it rains, water comes off the roof and is funneled into a series of swales that have been made into The Entry Garden. Our Garden Curator, Sadafumi Uchiyama has beautifully designed The Entry Garden space to look like pockets of nature. We have a series of channels running down the hill that culminate into two major water retention tanks underneath the parking lot that our guests will never see. You will only see water running through the Entry Garden when it\u2019s raining.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n There are some flowers, but why aren\u2019t there more?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n The pagoda lantern surrounded by the lush greenery of spring. \/ Photo by Roman Johnston<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nJapanese gardens are not about showcasing plant material in nature. Rather, all elements live in harmony. Flowers don\u2019t compete with foliage. In the words of our Garden Curator, Sadafumi Uchiyama, \u201cFoliage has a role throughout the year. It gives texture and color in different seasons. Flowers give us seasons, and they give us time. Each has a role. That is the idea of harmony.\u201d During the summer months, we encourage you to visit our neighbor, the\u00a0International Rose Test Garden<\/a>, to view their beautiful array of roses.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Why aren\u2019t there more signs?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n In order to maintain our visitors\u2019 experience, we intentionally have minimal signage and rely on our visitors\u2019 restraint.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n
When is the best time of year to visit?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n The warm light of the lantern casts a glow in the Garden. \/ Photo by Nina Johnson<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAny time of year is a good time to visit Portland Japanese Garden. Japanese gardens are created with imagination and designed to display nature\u2019s beauty in all seasons. Spring is the time for fresh greenery and subtle blossoms. Cherry blossoms appear briefly in late March, while late spring flowers include azaleas, camellias, and wisteria. Summer\u2019s sunlit shades of green yield an unbroken, calming visual experience. The vibrant colors of fall make autumn a popular visiting time. Autumn is a celebration of nature\u2019s gift of life in the past year, and a transition to the peacefulness of winter.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n How much time should I allow to visit the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Photo by Roman Johnston<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDepending on your pace, it usually takes most visitors one and a half to two hours to tour Portland Japanese Garden. The Garden is also a place to linger, reflect, and meditate, so we encourage you to take your time and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Are pets allowed in the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n No pets are allowed, only ADA (or trained) Service Animals are permitted inside the Garden. Read more about our Service Animal policy.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Is the Garden wheelchair\/stroller accessible?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n According to ADA standards, the whole of Portland Japanese Garden is not legally accessible. However, the new Cultural Village, the upper Flat Garden, and the Pavilion are legally accessible by ADA standards. A free shuttle bus from the Welcome Center to our Cultural Village operates during regular Garden hours.<\/p>\n
Strollers can be folded up and taken up to the Garden on the shuttle. When you visit, please ask a staff member about where strollers can be stored in the Garden.<\/p>\n
Find more information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Do you have wheelchairs\/scooters for rental\/loan?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n We do not have any wheelchairs or scooters available for guests. Find more information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Can I get a refund for my admission ticket?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Tickets are non-refundable. To request a ticket exchange, click\u00a0<\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Tickets can only be exchanged up to 24 hours prior to the original date and time (no day-of exchanges).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Does the cost include Admission to the Rose Garden also?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n The Rose Garden is a separate park run by Portland Parks & Recreation that doesn\u2019t require admission. Portland Japanese Garden is an independently run not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Garden\u2019s operating budget comes from gate admissions, retail sales, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Do you have reciprocal access with any other organization?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n We do not have reciprocal access with any other organization.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n May I rent the Garden for a wedding, commitment ceremony or reception at the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n To protect the Garden\u2019s tranquility, authenticity, and environment, we do not allow public rentals for events, weddings, commitment ceremonies, or receptions. We refer those interested in a garden setting to the\u00a0Lan Su Chinese Garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Why do you have a tripod fee?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n To keep the Garden an accessible and enjoyable experience for all visitors, we ask everyone to please be considerate when photographing the Garden. There is a $10.00\/person charge for using a tripod (for anyone not a Garden Member) because the Garden has a lot of narrow pathways and tripods can take up the space of a person when set up for photos.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n How do I request a photography\/videography shoot in the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Entities wishing to shoot still or video photography for commercial use must submit a\u00a0Photography and Video Shoot Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n What is the Garden shuttle?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Our Garden shuttle transports guests between the Welcome Center and the Cultural Village every 15 minutes during open hours. It is complimentary and is available to all our guests. Find information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Is the Garden run by the City of Portland?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n No. Portland Japanese Garden is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that leases its land from the City of Portland. The Garden works with Explore Washington Park, Portland Parks & Recreation and the Bureau of Development Services to ensure that community needs are taken into consideration in any operating decisions. The Garden\u2019s operating budget comes from gate admissions, retail sales, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n How many Japanese gardens are there in the United States?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n There are nearly 60 public Japanese gardens in the United States. Most are connected to city park systems or botanical garden societies. By contrast, our independent, not-for-profit organization is devoted solely to Portland Japanese Garden and operates year-round through admissions, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Who runs the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Portland Japanese Garden\u2019s Board of Trustees hires a Chief Executive Officer to operate the Garden. The Chief Executive Officer is supported by department heads as well as administrative, retail, gardening, and operational staff. Currently the Garden has approximately 100 full time employees.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Do you donate admission tickets for fundraisers or auctions?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n We provide two admission passes to twenty applicants each month, selected from requests received between the 1st and the 10th of the month. Please visit our Donation Request Form<\/a> to learn more and to submit your application.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n COVID-19 Information<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n- All staff have been fully vaccinated as of June 18, 2021.<\/li>\n
- Masks are optional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n
What\u2019s in bloom now?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n Blossoming Azaleas fill the Natural Garden in the spring. \/ Photo by Julia Taylor<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBloom times vary significantly based on weather. However, the list below is a good place to start. Follow us on social media for the most up-to-date\u00a0photos of what\u2019s in bloom.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nWINTER<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Camellias: Winter through Spring (depending on variety<\/em>)
\n\u2013 Dawn Viburnum: Mid- to Late-Winter
\n\u2013 Andromeda\/Pieris: Late Winter through Early Spring<\/p>\nSPRING<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Cherry Trees: March through Mid-April
\n\u2013 Azaleas: April through May
\n\u2013 Magnolias: April
\n\u2013 Rhododendrons: Late April through May
\n\u2013 Wisteria: Mid-May<\/p>\nSUMMER<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Iris: Late June through Early July<\/p>\nFALL<\/strong>
\n\u2013 Fall Color: Late October through Early November<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Why is there no water flowing down the hill?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n You must have visited on a day when it was not raining. As it rains, water comes off the roof and is funneled into a series of swales that have been made into The Entry Garden. Our Garden Curator, Sadafumi Uchiyama has beautifully designed The Entry Garden space to look like pockets of nature. We have a series of channels running down the hill that culminate into two major water retention tanks underneath the parking lot that our guests will never see. You will only see water running through the Entry Garden when it\u2019s raining.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n There are some flowers, but why aren\u2019t there more?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n The pagoda lantern surrounded by the lush greenery of spring. \/ Photo by Roman Johnston<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nJapanese gardens are not about showcasing plant material in nature. Rather, all elements live in harmony. Flowers don\u2019t compete with foliage. In the words of our Garden Curator, Sadafumi Uchiyama, \u201cFoliage has a role throughout the year. It gives texture and color in different seasons. Flowers give us seasons, and they give us time. Each has a role. That is the idea of harmony.\u201d During the summer months, we encourage you to visit our neighbor, the\u00a0International Rose Test Garden<\/a>, to view their beautiful array of roses.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n\n Why aren\u2019t there more signs?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n In order to maintain our visitors\u2019 experience, we intentionally have minimal signage and rely on our visitors\u2019 restraint.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n
Any time of year is a good time to visit Portland Japanese Garden. Japanese gardens are created with imagination and designed to display nature\u2019s beauty in all seasons. Spring is the time for fresh greenery and subtle blossoms. Cherry blossoms appear briefly in late March, while late spring flowers include azaleas, camellias, and wisteria. Summer\u2019s sunlit shades of green yield an unbroken, calming visual experience. The vibrant colors of fall make autumn a popular visiting time. Autumn is a celebration of nature\u2019s gift of life in the past year, and a transition to the peacefulness of winter.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n Depending on your pace, it usually takes most visitors one and a half to two hours to tour Portland Japanese Garden. The Garden is also a place to linger, reflect, and meditate, so we encourage you to take your time and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n No pets are allowed, only ADA (or trained) Service Animals are permitted inside the Garden. Read more about our Service Animal policy.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n According to ADA standards, the whole of Portland Japanese Garden is not legally accessible. However, the new Cultural Village, the upper Flat Garden, and the Pavilion are legally accessible by ADA standards. A free shuttle bus from the Welcome Center to our Cultural Village operates during regular Garden hours.<\/p>\n Strollers can be folded up and taken up to the Garden on the shuttle. When you visit, please ask a staff member about where strollers can be stored in the Garden.<\/p>\n Find more information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n We do not have any wheelchairs or scooters available for guests. Find more information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n Tickets are non-refundable. To request a ticket exchange, click\u00a0<\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Tickets can only be exchanged up to 24 hours prior to the original date and time (no day-of exchanges).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n The Rose Garden is a separate park run by Portland Parks & Recreation that doesn\u2019t require admission. Portland Japanese Garden is an independently run not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Garden\u2019s operating budget comes from gate admissions, retail sales, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n We do not have reciprocal access with any other organization.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n To protect the Garden\u2019s tranquility, authenticity, and environment, we do not allow public rentals for events, weddings, commitment ceremonies, or receptions. We refer those interested in a garden setting to the\u00a0Lan Su Chinese Garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n To keep the Garden an accessible and enjoyable experience for all visitors, we ask everyone to please be considerate when photographing the Garden. There is a $10.00\/person charge for using a tripod (for anyone not a Garden Member) because the Garden has a lot of narrow pathways and tripods can take up the space of a person when set up for photos.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n Entities wishing to shoot still or video photography for commercial use must submit a\u00a0Photography and Video Shoot Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n Our Garden shuttle transports guests between the Welcome Center and the Cultural Village every 15 minutes during open hours. It is complimentary and is available to all our guests. Find information about accessibility, here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span>\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n No. Portland Japanese Garden is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that leases its land from the City of Portland. The Garden works with Explore Washington Park, Portland Parks & Recreation and the Bureau of Development Services to ensure that community needs are taken into consideration in any operating decisions. The Garden\u2019s operating budget comes from gate admissions, retail sales, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n There are nearly 60 public Japanese gardens in the United States. Most are connected to city park systems or botanical garden societies. By contrast, our independent, not-for-profit organization is devoted solely to Portland Japanese Garden and operates year-round through admissions, membership dues, and donations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n Portland Japanese Garden\u2019s Board of Trustees hires a Chief Executive Officer to operate the Garden. The Chief Executive Officer is supported by department heads as well as administrative, retail, gardening, and operational staff. Currently the Garden has approximately 100 full time employees.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n We provide two admission passes to twenty applicants each month, selected from requests received between the 1st and the 10th of the month. Please visit our Donation Request Form<\/a> to learn more and to submit your application.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n Bloom times vary significantly based on weather. However, the list below is a good place to start. Follow us on social media for the most up-to-date\u00a0photos of what\u2019s in bloom. WINTER<\/strong> SPRING<\/strong> SUMMER<\/strong> FALL<\/strong> You must have visited on a day when it was not raining. As it rains, water comes off the roof and is funneled into a series of swales that have been made into The Entry Garden. Our Garden Curator, Sadafumi Uchiyama has beautifully designed The Entry Garden space to look like pockets of nature. We have a series of channels running down the hill that culminate into two major water retention tanks underneath the parking lot that our guests will never see. You will only see water running through the Entry Garden when it\u2019s raining.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n Japanese gardens are not about showcasing plant material in nature. Rather, all elements live in harmony. Flowers don\u2019t compete with foliage. In the words of our Garden Curator, Sadafumi Uchiyama, \u201cFoliage has a role throughout the year. It gives texture and color in different seasons. Flowers give us seasons, and they give us time. Each has a role. That is the idea of harmony.\u201d During the summer months, we encourage you to visit our neighbor, the\u00a0International Rose Test Garden<\/a>, to view their beautiful array of roses.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n In order to maintain our visitors\u2019 experience, we intentionally have minimal signage and rely on our visitors\u2019 restraint.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n How much time should I allow to visit the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Are pets allowed in the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Is the Garden wheelchair\/stroller accessible?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Do you have wheelchairs\/scooters for rental\/loan?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Can I get a refund for my admission ticket?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Does the cost include Admission to the Rose Garden also?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Do you have reciprocal access with any other organization?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
May I rent the Garden for a wedding, commitment ceremony or reception at the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Why do you have a tripod fee?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
How do I request a photography\/videography shoot in the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
What is the Garden shuttle?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Is the Garden run by the City of Portland?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
How many Japanese gardens are there in the United States?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Who runs the Garden?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Do you donate admission tickets for fundraisers or auctions?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
COVID-19 Information<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
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What\u2019s in bloom now?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Camellias: Winter through Spring (depending on variety<\/em>)
\n\u2013 Dawn Viburnum: Mid- to Late-Winter
\n\u2013 Andromeda\/Pieris: Late Winter through Early Spring<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Cherry Trees: March through Mid-April
\n\u2013 Azaleas: April through May
\n\u2013 Magnolias: April
\n\u2013 Rhododendrons: Late April through May
\n\u2013 Wisteria: Mid-May<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Iris: Late June through Early July<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Fall Color: Late October through Early November<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n View<\/span> More\n <\/span>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n Why is there no water flowing down the hill?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
There are some flowers, but why aren\u2019t there more?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
Why aren\u2019t there more signs?<\/h1>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
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