Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Akita. The right side captures the dramatic Tokyo Bay departure and then, as the flight tracks northeast over Honshu, offers views of the Kitakami Mountains and the Pacific coastline in the distance during cruise. The left side has the better Akita landing view, but the right side's takeoff spectacle and mid-flight mountain views over the Tohoku interior edge it out overall.

During takeoff from Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Right side for the best views. Haneda typically departs northbound on Runway 34L/34R, and the right side gives you a clear view east over Tokyo Bay and the dense urban grid of central Tokyo including the waterfront districts. You'll see the bay opening up toward Yokohama to the south before the aircraft turns north. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Yokohama waterfront, Tokyo's urban grid, Rainbow Bridge area.

When landing at Akita (AXT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Akita Airport typically lands from the south on Runway 10/28 or approaches from the east, and the left side gives you the best view of the Ou Mountains to the west and the Sea of Japan coastline as you descend over Akita Prefecture. The flat coastal plain of Akita with its rice paddies is clearly visible on approach. Notable sights include: Sea of Japan coastline, Ou Mountain Range, Akita coastal plain, Yoneshiro River delta.

The flight from Tokyo International (HND) to Akita (AXT) takes Approximately 55-65 minutes.

The flight tracks northeast over the Tohoku region of Honshu. Mid-flight you cross the Kitakami Mountains on the right side and the Ou Mountain Range — the spine of northern Honshu — roughly below or slightly left. The Kitakami River valley is visible below, and on clear days the Pacific Ocean is visible to the right in the distance. The terrain transitions from the dense urban Kanto plain to forested mountain ridges and river valleys typical of Iwate and Akita prefectures.