Seeing Daisen from a plane
Called Hoki Fuji for its cone shape from the west, at about 5,700 ft it is the highest peak in western Honshu's Chugoku region. Look for a jagged north wall and ski slopes above the Sea of Japan.
4 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Osaka to Seoul: sit on the right, 18 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima to Tokyo | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 10 min after takeoff |
| Osaka to Seoul | Right | 18 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Osaka | Left | 54 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Seoul | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 58 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Daisen from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Daisen from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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Himeji Hiroshima Kobe Mount Tsurugi Mount Inamura Tokyo (HND) Osaka (KIX) Seoul (ICN) Tokyo (NRT) All routes