Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Hiroshima. The Seto Inland Sea on approach to Hiroshima is genuinely one of the most scenic arrival views in Japan — dozens of forested islands in calm water. While the right side at takeoff offers Tokyo Bay and Yokohama, the left side during the cruise also picks up the Kii Peninsula coastline and glimpses of the inland sea earlier in the flight, making it the stronger overall seat.

During takeoff from Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Right side for the best views. HND typically departs westbound on Runway 34L/16R or uses the D runway complex. A westbound departure swings south over Tokyo Bay, and the right side gives you the city of Yokohama, the bay itself, and the Miura Peninsula before the aircraft turns west toward Hiroshima. Left side faces inland toward suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Yokohama port and waterfront, Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa coastline.

When landing at Hiroshima (HIJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. HIJ Runway 10/28 means arrivals typically come in from the east heading west. On a left-side seat you get a clear view of the Seto Inland Sea — the island-dotted water between Honshu and Shikoku — which is one of Japan's most visually striking geographic features. The right side faces inland toward the Chugoku Mountains. Notable sights include: Seto Inland Sea, Ōshima and Innoshima islands, Hiroshima Bay, Ōta River delta.

The flight from Tokyo International (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

The flight tracks roughly southwest along the Tokaido corridor. Notable features include the Kii Peninsula and Kii Channel visible to the south, the Osaka-Kobe urban conurbation passing on the left around the midpoint, Osaka Bay, and then the transition into the Chugoku region with the Seto Inland Sea becoming visible in the final 20 minutes of flight.