NRT → KOJ

Mount Fuji

The undisputed highlight; a close-up view of Japan's iconic snow-capped peak roughly 15-20 minutes after departure.

Southern Alps

A continuous chain of 3,000-meter peaks including Mount Kita and Mount Hijiri, often covered in snow through late spring.

Lake Biwa

Japan's largest freshwater lake visible as the flight path passes over the Shiga and Kyoto regions.

Seto Inland Sea

The 'Aegean of the East,' featuring thousands of tiny islands, the Shimanami Kaido bridges, and the northern coast of Shikoku.

Kyushu Mountains

The lush, volcanic terrain of central Kyushu as the plane begins its descent into the Kagoshima prefecture.

Tokyo Bay and Boso

Aerial view of the industrial ports, the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, and the dense urban sprawl of the Chiba coastline immediately after takeoff.

Izu Islands

Distant views of Oshima and the volcanic chain of the Izu Islands scattered in the Pacific Ocean.

Kii Peninsula

The rugged, forested mountains of Wakayama and the sacred Kumano Kodo region meeting the deep blue Pacific.

Cape Muroto

The dramatic southern tip of Shikoku island reaching into the sea, known for its limestone cliffs and rough surf.

Sakurajima

On the final approach into Kagoshima, this active volcano often provides a spectacular display of smoke and ash plumes to the south.