The rainy season has already ended in Okinawa.
It’s the earliest end to the rainy season on record.
Here are some highlights of Okinawa from June to August.
The phantom flower Sagari-bana, which begins to bloom in early summer in Okinawa, is a rare blossom that opens only from night to dawn.
In Japan, it is said to grow exclusively in Okinawa and the Amami Islands.
As the sun sets, the soft, brush-like flowers begin to bloom, releasing a sweet, delicate fragrance throughout the night.
By sunrise, the petals begin to fall gently to the ground, disappearing with the morning light.
Seeing Sagari-bana at night is an exotic, dreamlike experience.
Take a nighttime ride on your bicycle, following the flower’s scent through the quiet roads and riversides in search of blooming trees.
Or, head out at dawn to witness the moment the blossoms fall — a peaceful and magical start to the day.
The flower language of Sagari-bana is “good fortune is coming.”
It’s a fleeting encounter that will make your cycling journey through Okinawa even more unforgettable.
Come see us to find out where you can see Sagari-bana.