Passengers on the left side can catch views of the city center and the distinctive silhouette of Mount Hakodate as the aircraft ascends.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for Japan's mountainous spine, including the majestic Northern Alps and distant views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Japan Alps, the historic city of Kyoto, and Japan's largest lake, Biwa, during the descent into Osaka.
The left side offers superior views of the Japanese archipelago's mountainous spine, including the Tohoku and Kyushu regions, and provides the best chance to see the Taipei cityscape during the descent.
The left side provides an unparalleled sequence of Hokkaido's most famous volcanic landmarks, including the star-shaped Goryokaku and the majestic Mount Yotei.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Honshu coastline, volcanic peaks of the Tohoku region, and a high-altitude distant perspective of Mount Fuji on clear days.
The right side is generally preferred for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the volcanic peaks of the Tohoku region and the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji during the descent into the Kanto Plain.