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Portland Japanese Garden vs Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Portland Japanese Garden ranks significantly better than Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Portland Japanese Garden comes in at #5 in Portland with praise from 7 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Portland Japanese Garden
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611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205
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Fodor's
"The most authentic Japanese garden outside Japan takes up 5½ acres of Washington Park above the International Rose Test Garden."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This tranquil, formal garden is made up of 5.5 acres of tumbling water, koi ponds, ornamental cherry trees, a ceremonial teahouse (no drinks served!) and a sand garden."
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Travel + Leisure
"Five gardens—Flat, Strolling Pond, Natural, Tea, and Sand & Stone—span 5.5 acres of this Japanese garden located near the Rose Gardens in Washington Park."
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Afar Magazine
"Highly recommend the Japanese Gardens in Washington Park."
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Not For Tourists
"There's more to Japan than ninjas and sushi, you know."
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
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SE 28th Ave.and Woodstock St., Portland, OR 97214
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Fodor's
"In April, thousands of rhododendron bushes and azaleas burst into flower, attracting visitors in larger numbers."
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"Waterfalls, ducks, geese, and eye-popping rhodies. Go in early May."
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"Oregonians flock to the seven-acre Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden to savor the brilliant colors of the garden’s 2,500 rhododendrons, azaleas, and other plants."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Lovely year-round, this seven-acre garden in the Eastmoreland neighborhood turns spectacular from April through June when 600 varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas burst into bloom."
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Atlas Obscura
"Nestled between a college and a golf course, the garden is home to over 2,500 rhododendrons. "
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