
Rings around Fuji
AboutLocated about 55nm WSW of Tokyo, Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 m (12,389.2 ft). It is surrounded on the N and W by a continuous ridge. Follow that to see both the mountainous interior to your right and rural Japan around the base of Fuji on your left. Finally fly to the summit of this still-active volcano!
NOTAM. Gotemba airport has a short runway at 2202 ft.
Japan
location_cityFuji
flight_takeoffRJGO Gotemba
airline_seat_recline_extraAsia 1
tagVolcano
Hiroshima Bay and the Itsukushima Shrine
AboutFly a complete circuit of Hiroshima Bay, taking in Itsukushima Shrine and Hiroshima Castle. Take off and head for the nearest corner of Itsukushima island. At WP 1 you reach the northern shore, and this sets you up 2.5nm from Itsukushima Shrine, which is best approached at low altitude for the optimal view.
Japan
location_cityHiroshima
flight_takeoffRJOI Iwakuni
airline_seat_recline_extraAsia 1