Passengers on the left side can enjoy sweeping views of Matsuyama city and the historic Matsuyama Castle as the aircraft climbs away from the coastline.
The left side is highly recommended for this route primarily for the spectacular and iconic views of Mount Fuji as you approach the Kanto region, alongside the dense urban geography of central Japan.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea, the right side provides a superior perspective of Shikoku's rugged interior mountains and a more dramatic entrance into the Osaka/Kobe urban landscape.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for Kyushu's volcanic geography, including views of Sakurajima and the dramatic Sata Cape, followed by the turquoise reefs of the Ryukyu Islands.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the iconic bridges and diverse island chains of the Seto Inland Sea, often referred to as the 'Aegean of the East'.
The left side offers a superior view of the picturesque Seto Inland Sea islands and the dense urban sprawl of the Kansai region as you approach Nagoya.
The right side offers a superior view of the intricate Northern Kyushu coastline, the dramatic volcanic topography of Japan, and a direct look at the massive Yangtze River Delta upon arrival in Shanghai.
The left side of the aircraft offers the most iconic views of Japan, most notably a close-up perspective of Mount Fuji and the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps during the transit toward the Kanto Plain.
The right side provides the most iconic views of the South Korean mainland, including a direct look at Busan's urban landscape and the impressive Incheon Bridge infrastructure upon arrival.