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Which side of the plane to sit from Hakodate Airport (Hakodate) to Osaka International Airport (Osaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
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.
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Goryokaku Fort
The iconic star-shaped citadel of Hakodate is often visible shortly after taking off to the west.
Northern Japan Alps
Breathtaking views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks in Nagano and Gifu prefectures.
Lake Biwa
An expansive view of Japan's largest freshwater lake, including the Omihachiman coastline.
Kyoto City
The historic grid-based layout of the ancient capital, including the Imperial Palace grounds.
Mount Rokko
The lush green mountain range that forms the backdrop to the Kobe and Osaka area.
The right side is highly recommended for the scenic approach. You will fly almost directly over Lake Biwa and then see the historic sprawl of Kyoto. In winter, the snow-covered Alps are spectacular. Try to book a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the star shape of Goryokaku during the climb out of Hakodate.
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Tsugaru Strait
Clear views of the ocean channel separating Hokkaido and Honshu immediately after departure.
Mount Iwate
A majestic stratovolcano in Iwate Prefecture, often called the 'Mount Fuji of Nambu'.
Mount Fuji
Visible in the distance to the south-southeast when passing over the Chubu region on clear days.
Nagoya Urban Area
A sprawling view of Japan's third-largest metropolitan area and its busy port during the initial descent.
Osaka City Skyline
Brilliant views of the Umeda skyscrapers and the Yodo River on the final approach to ITM.
Sit on the left if you want a chance to spot Mount Fuji in the distance. Morning flights are best for this as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes. As the plane descends into ITM, this side provides the most direct view of the dense Osaka city center skyscrapers just moments before touchdown.
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Get eSIMs for JapanDistance: 907 km (564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: HKD (41.7700004578, 140.822006226)
Arrival: ITM (34.785499572753906, 135.43800354003906)
Route Type: Domestic
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