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HND → SHB
Which side of the plane to sit from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (Tokyo) to Nakashibetsu Airport (Nakashibetsu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning panorama of Honshu's mountainous interior, including volcanic peaks and caldera lakes, followed by an excellent view of Hokkaido's vast wetlands.
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Tokyo Skyline
Panoramic views of the Tokyo Skytree and the dense urban landscape of the Kanto Plain during initial climb.
Distant Mt. Fuji
On clear days, the iconic cone of Fuji is visible to the west shortly after departing Haneda.
Mt. Zao
View the rugged volcanic peaks and the famous Okama crater lake in the Tohoku region.
Lake Towada
A brilliant blue caldera lake situated on the border of Akita and Aomori prefectures.
Kushiro Marshland
Japan's largest wetland area becomes visible as the aircraft maneuvers for its final approach into Nakashibetsu.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Japanese Alps and the Tohoku spine. Morning flights provide the most direct lighting on the mountains. Ensure you look out about 40 minutes into the flight for the volcanic lakes of northern Honshu.
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Tokyo Disney Resort
A clear view of the theme parks and Urayasu waterfront immediately after takeoff from Haneda.
Boso Peninsula
The scenic coastline of Chiba Prefecture where the plane turns north over the Pacific.
Sendai Bay
Large-scale views of the Miyagi coastline and the industrial ports of the Sendai region.
Cape Erimo
The dramatic, wind-swept southern tip of Hokkaido where the mountains meet the sea.
Shiretoko Peaks
Distant views of the UNESCO World Heritage mountain range to the north during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise on early morning departures. During the winter months, watch for drift ice in the Okhotsk Sea if the flight path takes a slightly more easterly route toward the end.
Book Hotels in NakashibetsuDistance: 996 km (619 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: HND (35.552299, 139.779999)
Arrival: SHB (43.5774993896, 144.960006714)
Route Type: Domestic
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