KIX → CTS

Osaka Bay

Immediate views of the airport's engineering and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to the west.

Northern Alps

Soaring peaks of the Chubu region, including Mt. Tateyama, often visible on clear days.

Noto Peninsula

A prominent geographic landmark extending far into the Sea of Japan.

Sado Island

Clear views of this large, historically significant island off the coast of Niigata.

Mt. Chokai

A majestic coastal volcano known as the 'Dewa Fuji' for its symmetrical cone.

Lake Shikotsu

A deep blue caldera lake surrounded by mountains, seen just before the final descent.

Kansai Metro

Dense urban sprawl of Osaka, Kyoto, and the massive expanse of Lake Biwa.

Tohoku Mountains

The central mountain range of northern Honshu, including the scenic Ou Mountains.

Lake Towada

A striking blue caldera lake located at the top of Honshu near the Aomori border.

Tsugaru Strait

The crossing point between Japan's main island and the northern wilderness of Hokkaido.

Hidaka Mountains

The rugged, forest-covered spine of Hokkaido visible during the approach.