KIX → HKD

Lake Biwa

Japan's largest freshwater lake appears shortly after takeoff, offering a massive blue contrast to the surrounding Shiga mountains.

Northern Japanese Alps

Breathtaking views of the Hida Mountains, featuring snow-capped peaks like Mount Yarigatake and Mount Hotaka.

Mount Chokai

A massive independent peak rising from the Akita coastline, often surrounded by a sea of clouds.

Towada-Hachimantai

Aerial views of the dense primeval forests and volcanic calderas of the northern Tohoku wilderness.

Goryokaku Fort

On a southern approach to HKD, look for the distinct star-shaped fortress nestled in the heart of Hakodate city.

Osaka Bay & KIX

Aerial perspective of the man-made airport island and the sprawling Hanshin metropolitan area immediately after takeoff.

Sado Island

The distinctive Z-shaped island off the coast of Niigata, clearly visible as the flight tracks north along the Sea of Japan.

Mount Iwaki

Known as the 'Tsugaru Fuji', this perfectly symmetrical stratovolcano dominates the landscape of western Aomori Prefecture.

Tsugaru Strait

The deep blue waters separating Japan's main island, Honshu, from the northern island of Hokkaido during the final descent.