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Portland Japanese Garden vs Portland Children's Museum

Portland Japanese Garden and Portland Children's Museum are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, Portland Japanese Garden scores significantly better than Portland Children's Museum. Portland Japanese Garden ranks #5 in Portland with approval from 7 reviews like Not For Tourists, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden
9 / 10
611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The most authentic Japanese garden outside Japan takes up 5½ acres of Washington Park above the International Rose Test Garden." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Highly recommend the Japanese Gardens in Washington Park." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"There's more to Japan than ninjas and sushi, you know."
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Portland Children's Museum
Portland Children's Museum
7 / 10
4015 SW Canyon Road, Lair Hill Park, Portland, OR 97201
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Colorful sights and sounds offer a feast of sensations for kids of all ages where hands-on play is the order of the day." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"A unique museum in the Lair Hill neighborhood offers three floors of play areas where young children can have fun while exercising their imaginations. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"With a giant blow-up Elmo doll on the roof, this kids' museum promises a good time before you even walk in." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Located across the parking lot from the Oregon Zoo, this large, modern children's museum has exhibits for toddlers to 13-year-olds" Full review