Japanese maple tree next to pond at the Portland Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon (© Don Paulson/Jaynes Gallery/Danita Delimont)

【September 24 2014】Portland’s tranquil Japanese Garden is considered one of the most authentic such gardens outside Japan. It aims to be "a living reflection of the long history and traditional culture of Japan." The park's designers artfully combine the three core elements of rock, water, and plants to instill a sense of peace, harmony, and spiritual connection with nature.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..