Seeing Tokyo Imperial Palace from a plane
The emperor's home stands on the site of Edo Castle, ringed by moats and stone walls. Look for the big island of forest and moat in central Tokyo next to the Marunouchi towers.
3 of our routes pass it. Japan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Tokyo to Sapporo: sit on the left, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to Sapporo | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Fukuoka | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Tokyo to Hiroshima | Left | on the climb, 5 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 Tokyo Imperial Palace from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tokyo Imperial Palace 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.
Can you see Tokyo Imperial Palace at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
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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