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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior sequence of landmarks, including potential views of Mount Fuji after takeoff, the rugged mountainous backbone of northern Honshu, and the iconic volcanic peaks of Hokkaido.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Mount Fuji

Visible in the distance to the southwest shortly after takeoff from Narita if climbing toward the north.

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Ou Mountains

The snowy 'backbone' of Northern Honshu, offering dramatic ridge views during the mid-flight segment.

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Hakodate City

Excellent views of the unique star-shaped Goryokaku fort and the narrow neck of the Hakodate peninsula.

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Mount Yotei

Often called the 'Fuji of Hokkaido,' this near-perfect conical volcano is a major highlight in the Niseko region.

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Aniva Bay

As you enter Russian airspace, look for the deep blue waters and lighthouse at the southern tip of Sakhalin.

Request a window seat on the left (Port side) to maximize views of Japan's volcanic topography. For the best clarity of the Tohoku and Hokkaido mountains, book a morning flight when the sun is behind the aircraft. During winter, the snow-covered landscape of Hokkaido is particularly spectacular from this side.

Right Side Highlights
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Sanriku Coastline

Features dramatic rias (jagged inlets) and steep cliffs along the Pacific side of Northern Japan.

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Lake Ogawara

A large, scenic brackish lake located near the northern tip of Honshu near Misawa.

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Sakhalin Taiga

Endless stretches of dense coniferous forests visible during the final descent into Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

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Lake Tunaycha

One of the largest and most picturesque lakes on Sakhalin Island, located just east of the city.

The right side (Starboard) is ideal if you enjoy coastal scenery and the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. It offers a great perspective of the remote Sakhalin wilderness during the landing approach. Afternoon flights provide warm, golden-hour lighting on the Russian coastline.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,252 km (778 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min

Departure: NRT (35.764701843299996, 140.386001587)

Arrival: UUS (46.88869857788086, 142.71800231933594)

Route Type: International

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