UKB → CTS

Mount Rokko

Immediately after takeoff, enjoy a bird's-eye view of the dense urban sprawl of Kobe nestled against the lush Rokko mountain range.

Sado Island

Depending on the specific airway, you can often spot the distinctive lightning-bolt shape of Sado Island in the Sea of Japan.

Mount Iwaki

As you pass Aomori, look for the perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone of Mount Iwaki, often referred to as the Fuji of Tsugaru.

Tsugaru Strait

A clear view of the body of water separating Honshu and Hokkaido, often dotted with ferries and cargo ships.

Lake Toya & Mount Yotei

During the descent into Sapporo, the landscape features the stunning circular Lake Toya and the majestic, snow-capped Mount Yotei.

Osaka Bay

A sprawling view of the Hanshin industrial zone, the Port of Kobe, and the distant skyline of Osaka city.

Lake Biwa

Early in the flight, Japan's largest freshwater lake is clearly visible as the plane heads northeast toward the coast.

The Japan Alps

Views of the rugged, high-altitude peaks of the Northern Japan Alps, including Mount Hotaka and Mount Yarigatake.

Mount Chokai

A massive stratovolcano located on the border of Akita and Yamagata prefectures, rising dramatically near the coastline.

Towada-Hachimantai

The mountainous interior of northern Honshu, featuring deep forests and volcanic plateaus that change colors beautifully in autumn.