Passengers on the right side can view the majestic Sakurajima volcano and Kagoshima City as the aircraft climbs and turns toward the east.
The left side is highly recommended for this route as it offers the iconic view of Mount Fuji and the dramatic mountain ranges of central Honshu.
The left side is the clear winner on this route, primarily for the spectacular view of Mount Fuji and the inland mountain ranges of Shikoku and Honshu.
The Left Side (Port) offers a magnificent aerial tour of the Ryukyu Island arc, featuring volcanic peaks, UNESCO forests, and coral reefs.
The right side is exceptional for this route, offering a direct view of the active Sakurajima volcano immediately after takeoff and a spectacular approach over the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge into Kobe.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks, including the Sakurajima volcano and the mountainous UNESCO site of Yakushima.
The right side provides a superior view of Japan's massive volcanic calderas, including Mount Aso, followed by the urban sprawl of Fukuoka and a scenic approach into the Korean peninsula with potential views of the Seoul skyline.
The left side offers a superior mix of volcanic activity at departure, the rugged Shikoku mountain range, and a spectacular urban approach over the Seto Inland Sea and Kobe.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic volcanic clusters of Kyushu and the rugged mountain ranges of Shikoku, concluding with a panoramic approach over Ise Bay toward Nagoya.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Sakurajima volcano at departure, the emerald Ryukyu island chain, and the majestic central mountain ranges of Taiwan.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Pacific coastline, the dramatic capes of Shikoku, and a better perspective of Sakurajima shortly after departure.
The Right Side is superior for its views of the Kirishima volcanic range at takeoff and the fascinating sediment patterns and islands of the Yangtze River estuary during descent.