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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior as it offers a front-row seat to Japan's mountainous landscape, including the iconic Mount Fuji and the Japanese Alps, while the right side is dominated by the Pacific Ocean.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Northern Taiwan Coastline

Striking views of the Keelung coast and the rugged northern tip of Taiwan shortly after departure from TPE.

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Mount Fuji

The most famous landmark in Japan, visible in the distance to the northwest as the flight passes the Shizuoka/Izu region.

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Japanese Alps

The dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Hida and Akaishi ranges visible during the mid-to-late cruise phase.

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Greater Tokyo Horizon

The massive urban sprawl of the Kanto Plain stretching out towards the inland mountains.

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Lake Inawashiro

A large, scenic lake in Fukushima Prefecture that serves as a landmark during the descent into Sendai.

To see Mount Fuji, look out the window approximately 30-45 minutes before arrival. Morning flights are highly recommended as the air is clearer and the mountains are less likely to be obscured by afternoon thermal clouds. Avoid seats over the wing (typically rows 15-25 on narrow-body jets) to ensure an unobstructed view of the terrain.

Right Side Highlights
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Okinawa & Ryukyu Chain

Depending on the specific airway, you may spot the distant islands of the Ryukyu archipelago in the East China Sea.

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Izu Islands

A series of volcanic islands stretching south from Tokyo Bay, often visible as dark spots in the blue Pacific.

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Boso Peninsula

The distinctive hook-shaped coastline of Chiba Prefecture as the aircraft tracks north along the coast.

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Kujukuri Beach

A vast, 60-kilometer long sandy beach that curves along the Pacific side of the Kanto region.

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Sendai Port

Aerial views of the industrial port and the coastal reconstruction areas of Miyagi Prefecture during final approach.

The right side is perfect for catching the sunrise on early morning departures from Taipei. During the landing phase at Sendai (SDJ), the right side often provides a better view of the Pacific coastline and the Sendai Airport terminal itself if landing from the south. Seasonal tip: in winter, the contrast between the dark ocean and the snowy coastline is particularly beautiful.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,354 km (1,463 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 8 min

Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)

Arrival: SDJ (38.1397018433, 140.917007446)

Route Type: International

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