Seeing Mount Gassan from a plane
The holiest of the Dewa Sanzan, three sacred mountains of Yamabushi mountain ascetics. Snow lingers so long that people ski here in summer. Look for a broad, rounded summit with snowfields.
2 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Sapporo: sit on the left, 25 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo to Tokyo | Right | 42 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Sapporo | Left | 25 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 Mount Gassan from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Gassan 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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