Seeing Mount Adatara from a planeup to 6 ★
A volcano in Fukushima immortalized in a poem about the true sky above it. Look for a broad ridge with a bare, sulfur-gray crater on the west side.
3 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Sapporo to Tokyo: sit on the right, 50 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo to Tokyo | Right | 50 min after takeoff |
| Seoul to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| Tokyo to Sapporo | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 19 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 Mount Adatara from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Adatara from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for 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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