CTS → HIJ

Uchiura Bay

Dramatic views of the crescent-shaped bay as the flight leaves Hokkaido and crosses the Tsugaru Strait.

Mount Iwate

The 'Mount Fuji of Nambu' is a prominent stratovolcano visible as the flight enters northern Honshu.

Lake Biwa

Japan's largest freshwater lake is often visible in its entirety mid-flight, appearing as a massive blue mirror.

Kyoto & Osaka Basin

On clear days, the dense urban sprawl of the Kansai region is visible to the south as you bypass the central mountains.

Seto Inland Sea

The highlight of the trip: a spectacular view of countless tiny islands and the Shimanami Kaido bridges during the descent.

Mount Yotei

Visible shortly after takeoff from New Chitose, this nearly perfect volcanic cone is known as the Fuji of Hokkaido.

Shirakami-Sanchi

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the last virgin forest of Siebold's beech trees in East Asia.

Noto Peninsula

The distinct 'hook' shape of the peninsula extending into the Sea of Japan is visible during the mid-portion of the flight.

Northern Japanese Alps

Commanding views of the 3,000-meter peaks of the Hida Mountains, often covered in snow from late autumn through spring.

Mount Daisen

The highest peak in the Chugoku region, often called the 'Fuji of Hoki' for its majestic silhouette near the end of the flight.