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Portland Japanese Garden vs Pittock Mansion
Both Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Portland Japanese Garden is preferred by most reviewers compared to Pittock Mansion. Portland Japanese Garden has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 7 reviewers like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
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."
Pittock Mansion
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3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, OR 97210
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Fodor's
"Henry Pittock, the founder and publisher of the Oregonian newspaper, built this 22-room, castlelike mansion, which combines French Renaissance and Victorian styles."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This grand and beautiful 1914 mansion was built by pioneer-entrepreneur Henry Pittock, who revitalized the Oregonian newspaper."
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Not For Tourists
"Henry Pittock was a lumber baron, but he loved marble halls."
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"Henry Pittock, founder of the Oregonian, the city’s daily newspaper and the largest paper in the state, built himself a château 1,000 feet above the city."
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Atlas Obscura
"This sandstone mansion was the home of two of Oregon's most important pioneers. "
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