At Hoshino Resort Iriomotejima Hotel, we will hold a program “Sagaribana Breakfast” where you can enjoy the phantom flowers that bloom only overnight. The period is from July 5th to July 15th, 2021.
Iriomote Island has a one-night-only ephemeral flower called Sagaribana that blooms at night and scatters in the morning, which can be seen only during this period, and in the early morning you can enjoy a fantastic view of the entire river filled with flowers.
What is the flower "Sagaribana" that can only be seen during this period?
Barringtonia racemosa is a plant that is distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and inhabits only the Nansei Islands in Japan. It begins to bloom at night, blooms in the middle of the night, and drops flowers early in the morning. Also called a phantom flower or an overnight flower (Hitoyobana), when it blooms, it gives off a sweet and strong scent like vanilla.
On Iriomote Island, where many rivers flow, you can often see fallen barringtonia racemosa floating on the surface of the river. We propose a program that focuses on breakfast, place, and time so that you can enjoy this magnificent view of pale pink flowers floating on the surface of the water.
A colorful breakfast that resembles a scene of flowers floating on the surface of the water
Vivid Temari sushi and edible flowers are studded in a glass bowl that looks like the surface of the water to express the scene where Sagaribana fills the surface of the water.
Salads, fruits, and jasmine tea bowls are all made of glass, so it seems that there are many water crests on the table. When the light shines on the vessel, the shadows open like ripples and overlap with the scene in front of you. A beautifully colored breakfast that you can enjoy visually.
Special seat in a superb view
We will prepare a special seat exclusively for this program at the place where we entered the tributary from the big river through the jungle arch. In the seats quietly standing in the back of the river, you can enjoy the pleasant morning breeze and the beautiful sunlight through the trees quietly while watching the barringtonia racemosa. You can have breakfast while feeling the nature of Iriomote Island.
Kayaking experience to enjoy the elegant appearance of flowers from the surface of the water
Depart on a charter boat in the tranquility of the early morning. After going upstream, change to a kayak and head to the scenic point to enjoy Sagaribana more quietly.
When you are rowing a kayak, you will be surrounded by a sweet scent like vanilla, and when you listen carefully, you will even hear the sound of barringtonia racemosa falling. A beautiful barringtonia racemosa that floats all over when you look at the surface of the water.
Corona measures in “superb view Sagaribana breakfast”
・ Install alcohol for hand disinfection
・ Thorough alcohol disinfection of equipment
・ Secure social distance
・ Thorough temperature measurement of staff, wearing masks, and hygiene management
Overview of “Sagaribana Breakfast”
| Period: |
July 5th-July 15th, 2021 |
| Time: |
5: 30-9: 00 |
| Price: |
18,000 yen per person (tax and service charge not included) |
| Included: |
Breakfast, kayak item rental, charter boat, guide, insurance
What to bring: Clothes that can get wet, hats, sunglasses |
| Capacity: |
Only 2 people per group per day, guests only |
| Reservation: |
Book at the Hotel Activity Desk (0980-85-7011) at least one week in advance |
| Remarks: |
It may be canceled depending on the weather, tide level and flowering situation. |
Hoshino Resort Iriomote Island Hotel
Iriomote Island is located in Iriomote Ishigaki National Park, surrounded by the sea of coral reefs, and 90% of the island is covered with jungle. It is also called “Japan’s last unexplored region” because it is home to rare animals and plants such as the Iriomote cat, which is a special natural monument. Iriomote Island Hotel is the largest resort hotel on the island on Iriomote Island. Based on the concept of “the jungle resort of the island where Iriomote cats live”, we will propose all the attractions of Iriomote Island such as outdoor activities, food and culture throughout the year.
＞Hoshino Resort Iriomote Island Hotel Official Website
