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Our Recommendation
9.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most iconic view in Japanese domestic travel: a stunning, close-up perspective of Mount Fuji shortly after takeoff from Haneda.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Fuji

The undisputed highlight; the snow-capped peak is visible roughly 15-20 minutes after departure from Haneda.

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Suruga Bay

The deepest bay in Japan, framed by the rugged coastline of the Izu Peninsula and Shizuoka.

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Southern Japanese Alps

Distant views of the Akaishi Mountains, often snow-covered from late autumn through spring.

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Kii Peninsula

The mountainous terrain of Wakayama and the UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo region stretching toward the sea.

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East China Sea Sunset

On late afternoon flights, this side offers front-row seats to spectacular sunsets over the horizon.

Request a window seat away from the wing (typically rows 5-12 or 25+) for an unobstructed photo of Mount Fuji. In winter, the air is clearest for viewing the Southern Alps. For evening flights, the right side avoids the direct glare of the afternoon sun while still capturing the golden hour glow over the Shikoku and Kyushu coastlines.

Left Side Highlights
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Tokyo Bay Area

Panoramic views of the Tokyo waterfront, including the Rainbow Bridge and Haneda's sprawling terminals upon takeoff.

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Izu Islands

Aerial perspective of Oshima and the volcanic chain trailing south into the Pacific Ocean.

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Pacific Horizon

Endless views of the deep blue Pacific, particularly beautiful during early morning 'Sun Route' departures.

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Amami Archipelago

Lush green islands and white sand fringes of the northern Ryukyu chain visible during the mid-flight descent.

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Naha Coastal Approach

Stunning turquoise coral reefs and the Kerama Islands visible as the plane banks toward Naha Airport.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the ocean. Keep your eyes peeled during the final 20 minutes of the flight; the transition from deep ocean blue to the bright turquoise of the Okinawan reefs is best seen from this side during a standard northern approach to Runway 18L.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,554 km (966 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min

Departure: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)

Arrival: OKA (26.1958007812, 127.646003723)

Route Type: Domestic

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