Seeing Hotaka Mountains from a planeup to 6 ★
The Hotaka group tops out at Okuhotaka, about 10,470 ft, Japan's third-highest peak. Look for the jagged granite ridge above the Kamikochi valley in the Northern Alps.
5 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Seoul: sit on the right, 27 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul to Tokyo | Right | 71 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Hiroshima | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 19 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Fukuoka | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 20 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Nagasaki | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 20 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Seoul | Right | 27 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Hotaka Mountains from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Hotaka Mountains 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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