Seeing Mount Nantai from a planeup to 5 ★
An old eruption's lava dammed Lake Chuzenji at its foot, creating the lake and the 318-ft Kegon Falls. Look for a symmetrical cone above the lake near Nikko.
3 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Sapporo to Tokyo: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sapporo to Tokyo | Right | on the way down |
| Seoul to Tokyo | Right | 84 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Sapporo | Left | 12 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 Nantai 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 Nantai 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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