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HND → CTS
Which side of the plane to sit from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo) to New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular parade of Japan's most iconic volcanoes and mountain ranges as you traverse the spine of the Tohoku region, including views of Lake Towada and Mount Yotei on the approach to Hokkaido.
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Mount Fuji
Visible in the distance to the southwest shortly after takeoff from Haneda if the weather is clear.
Mount Bandai
A prominent volcano in Fukushima Prefecture known for its rugged, collapsed northern crater wall.
Lake Towada
A massive, deep blue caldera lake located on the border of Akita and Aomori Prefectures.
Mount Iwate
A majestic, symmetrical stratovolcano often called the 'Mount Fuji of Nambu' near Morioka city.
Tsugaru Strait
The body of water separating Honshu and Hokkaido, visible just before the descent begins.
Mount Yotei
Known as 'Ezo Fuji', this stunning volcano is visible to the west during the final approach into Chitose.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best shadows on the mountain peaks. During winter, look for the 'snow monsters' (juhyo) on Mt. Zao as you pass over Yamagata/Miyagi. The transition from the dense urban sprawl of Tokyo to the wild, forested peaks of Tohoku is best observed from this side.
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Tokyo Bay
Aerial views of the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Disneyland, and the industrial heart of the Kanto region.
Kujukuri Beach
A long, sweeping sandy coastline that stretches for 60 kilometers along the Pacific Ocean.
Matsushima Bay
One of the 'Three Views of Japan', famous for its pine-clad islets scattered across the water.
Sanriku Coast
A dramatic rias coastline with deep inlets and steep cliffs, particularly beautiful in the afternoon light.
Shimokita Peninsula
The distinctively shaped northern tip of Honshu, resembling an axe pointing toward Hokkaido.
Uchiura Bay
Also known as Volcano Bay, this large circular bay is the final major geographic feature before landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the golden hour reflection on the Pacific Ocean. It provides a better perspective of the intricate coastline and the major port cities of the northeast. If landing toward the south (less common), the right side offers a direct view of the New Chitose terminal buildings and the surrounding forests.
Book Hotels in SapporoDistance: 820 km (510 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)
Arrival: CTS (42.77519989013672, 141.69200134277344)
Route Type: Domestic
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