Portland Japanese Garden
Garden · Oregon
Terraced ponds and a strolling garden in Washington Park turn deep red and gold as Japanese and vine maples color through late October into November. Regularly ranked among the finest Japanese gardens outside Japan, it's Portland's most concentrated fall-color stop.
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Peak: October 29–November 2
Color builds from October 13 · mostly bare by November 20
Sampled at Portland Japanese Garden’s own coordinates and elevation (177 m) rather than a regional average.
50 weather points cover Oregon, and the model shifts their answer 8 days later, which is what it takes to match 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com and explorefall.com. Oregon is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Portland Japanese Garden
You get about 27 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 9. Against Oregon overall, that is 12 days later.
This one is within Portland itself, which makes it an easy half day.
Portland Japanese Garden on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Oregon, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When does Portland Japanese Garden peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 29–November 2 (best estimate October 31). Color starts around October 13 and is mostly bare by November 20.
- How do I get to Portland Japanese Garden?
- The closest city is Portland, about 1 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Oregon's fall lineup.
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