Seeing Mount Hakkyō from a plane
At about 6,280 ft, the highest peak in Japan's Kansai region, on the Omine range, a mountain pilgrimage route that is part of a World Heritage site. Look for forested ridges in the heart of the Kii Peninsula.
6 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Naha: sit on the right, 33 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka to Tokyo | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 38 min after takeoff |
| Kumamoto to Tokyo | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 37 min after takeoff |
| Nagasaki to Tokyo | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 39 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Naha | Right | 33 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Osaka | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Tokyo to Kagoshima | Right | 39 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 Hakkyō from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Hakkyō 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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