Oregon is known for its many waterfalls, with the Columbia River Gorge a veritable treasure trove of cascades. But just minutes from this PNW wonder, there is what’s perhaps Oregon’s most easily accessible waterfall — and it’s hiding right in plain sight! When you visit the Portland Japanese Garden, you won’t only get to admire beautiful blooms and blossoming trees, you’ll also get to behold a breathtaking waterfall that lives up to its heavenly namesake.
The Portland Japanese Garden is a true Oregon treasure.
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With its cool canopy of trees, vibrant and verdant foliage, and sounds of babbling cascades and fluttering wildlife, strolling through the Portland Japanese Garden is a total sensory experience sure to calm your busy mind and bring a sense of peace.
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And the centerpiece of this garden is something truly glorious: the 35-foot Heavenly Waterfall.
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This winsome waterfall is of divine inspiration; named as such because designer Professor Takuma Tono thought the falls seemed to flow down from the Milky Way, a galaxy also known as the River of Stars.
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Indeed, this waterfall does seem to flow from the cosmos.
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And in the cold weather months, during a PNW cold snap? This frozen waterfall might just make you wish it were winter all year long!
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The Portland Japanese Garden is a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city; a place to revel in the glory of Mother Nature… without having to travel too far.
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In fact, you’ll also enjoy some inspired views of Rose City from this picturesque park. So come and see the Heavenly Falls, and soak up the scenery of beautiful Portland, Oregon.
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Have you seen the Heavenly Waterfall at the Portland Japanese Garden before? Did you know about this easily accessible waterfall hiding right in plain right in Portland, Oregon?
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For another divine experience at this beautiful garden, visit the beautiful floating tea room.
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Address: Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
