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CTS → FKS
Which side of the plane to sit from New Chitose Airport (Sapporo) to Fukushima Airport (Fukushima)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular gallery of Japan's volcanic geography, including Lake Shikotsu, Mount Iwate, and the dramatic Zao mountain range during the descent into Fukushima.
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Lake Shikotsu
A stunning, deep blue caldera lake flanked by active volcanoes like Mt. Tarumae, visible shortly after takeoff.
Tsugaru Strait
The maritime passage between Hokkaido and Honshu, offering views of the Seikan Tunnel area.
Mount Iwate
A majestic stratovolcano known as the 'Fuji of Nanbu,' dominating the landscape near Morioka.
Lake Towada
A magnificent double caldera lake situated on the border of Aomori and Akita prefectures.
Zao Mountain Range
Famous for its emerald crater lake and 'snow monsters' in winter, visible during the descent into Fukushima.
The right side is the 'Mountain Side.' For the best experience, book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western faces of the Ou Mountains. In winter, look for the 'Juhyo' (frost-covered trees) on the Zao peaks. Have your camera ready within the first 10 minutes for the Shikotsu-Toya National Park views.
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Tomakomai Coastline
The industrial port and the beginning of the vast Pacific coastline as the aircraft departs Hokkaido.
Sanriku Ria Coast
The deeply indented and rugged coastline of Iwate, famous for its dramatic sea cliffs and narrow inlets.
Sendai Metro Area
A sweeping view of the largest city in Tohoku and its coastal plains just before the final approach.
Matsushima Bay
One of Japan's three most scenic views, featuring hundreds of tiny pine-covered islands in the bay.
Sit on the left for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean. This side is ideal for spotting the unique jagged geography of the Sanriku coast. Keep an eye out for Matsushima Bay roughly 15 minutes before landing at FKS; it is small from cruising altitude but recognizable by its cluster of islands.
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Get eSIMs for JapanDistance: 626 km (389 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: CTS (42.77519989013672, 141.69200134277344)
Arrival: FKS (37.22740173339844, 140.43099975585938)
Route Type: Domestic
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