Passengers on the left enjoy views of Naha's city center, the busy port area, and the iconic Shuri Castle area as the plane ascends.
The right side offers a spectacular view of the iconic Hatenohama sandbar and the vibrant coral reefs of the East China Sea during the descent into Kumejima.
The left side offers an unparalleled vantage point for Japan's most iconic landmark, Mount Fuji, alongside the scenic coastlines of Kyushu, Shikoku, and the Kii Peninsula.
The left side offers a spectacular gallery of Japan's most iconic landmarks, including Mount Fuji, the Japanese Alps, and a sequence of volcanic caldera lakes as you transition from the subtropics to the subarctic.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Ryukyu island chain's most famous features, including the Kerama Islands' 'Kerama Blue' waters, Kume Island's white sandbars, and the sprawling reefs of Miyako-jima.
The right side offers a spectacular journey over the Ryukyu archipelago, featuring the UNESCO-listed Yakushima and the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Kyushu's eastern coast.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the stunning 'Kerama Blue' waters shortly after takeoff and provides the most iconic views of the Irabu Bridge during the descent into Miyako.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Ryukyu island chain and a spectacular close-up of the active Sakurajima volcano during the descent into Kagoshima.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Ryukyu island chain, the volcanic peaks of southern Kyushu, and a spectacular close-up of Mount Daisen during the approach to Yonago.
The right side offers a spectacular aerial tour of Japan's volcanic geography, including the world-famous Sakurajima volcano and the lush landscapes of southern Kyushu.
The right side is the preferred choice for this route as it offers the most dramatic views of Japan's volcanic landscape, including a direct line of sight to the active Sakurajima volcano and the Kirishima mountain range.
The right side offers a superior view of the UNESCO World Heritage site Yakushima, the Tanegashima Space Center, and the dense island chains of the Seto Inland Sea upon approach.
The left side is the clear winner for its spectacular views of Japan's mainland coastline and the iconic Mount Fuji during the approach to the Tokyo area.