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HND → MBE
Which side of the plane to sit from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo) to Monbetsu Airport (Monbetsu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior panoramic view of Japan's mountainous interior, including the Tohoku volcanic chain and the majestic peaks of Hokkaido's Daisetsuzan National Park.
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Mount Fuji
Visible in the distance to the southwest shortly after departure from Haneda depending on the takeoff path.
Japan Alps
The rugged, snow-capped peaks of central Honshu's Hida and Akaishi mountain ranges.
Mount Iwate
A massive stratovolcano in Iwate Prefecture that dominates the landscape of northern Tohoku.
Lake Towada
A stunningly blue caldera lake located on the border of Akita and Aomori prefectures.
Daisetsuzan Range
Hokkaido's 'Roof of the Gods' featuring dramatic alpine terrain during the descent into Monbetsu.
Choose the left side for consistent mountain scenery and better lighting on morning flights. Keep your eyes peeled 15 minutes after takeoff for a distant Fuji, and watch for the transition from Honshu to Hokkaido over the Tsugaru Strait. Seasonal snow cover on the peaks from November to May makes this side particularly photogenic.
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Tokyo Bay
Sweeping views of the Tokyo skyline, the Rainbow Bridge, and the industrial Chiba coastline.
Kujukuri Beach
The long, iconic arc of the Pacific coastline stretching across the Boso Peninsula.
Matsushima Bay
One of the Three Views of Japan, famous for its hundreds of tiny pine-clad islands.
Okhotsk Drift Ice
A rare winter spectacle of white ice floes filling the sea during the final approach.
Lake Saroma
Japan's third-largest lake, a massive coastal lagoon visible near the end of the flight.
The right side is the clear winner from late January to early March for viewing the Ryuhyo (drift ice) as you approach the Okhotsk coast. During the final descent, look for the 'Garinko' icebreaker ships in Monbetsu harbor. On clear days, you may also see the Pacific coastline of Tohoku and the jagged Sanriku Coast.
Book Hotels in MonbetsuDistance: 1,021 km (634 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)
Arrival: MBE (44.303901672399995, 143.404006958)
Route Type: Domestic
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