Seeing Mount Bandai from a planeup to 6 ★
In 1888 its north side collapsed in an eruption, burying villages and damming rivers into Lake Hibara and the colored Goshikinuma ponds. Look for the horseshoe scar facing north, with Lake Inawashiro to the south.
3 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Sapporo: sit on the left, 18 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 | 89 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Sapporo | Left | 18 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 Bandai from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Bandai 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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