Currently your options are to fly from Honolulu to four cities in Japan – Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka. Keep in mind that the peak seasons for travel between Japan and Hawaii include Christmas, New Years, Golden Week (late April-May), and the Summer/Obon Season, so fares will likely be higher during these times as demand increases.
Getting from Honolulu to Tokyo
The main connection for flights from Hawaii to Japan is Honolulu (HNL) to one of Tokyo’s main airports – Haneda (HND) or Narita (NRT). As the capital of Japan, Tokyo is the most common entry point for those visiting the country. This route is served by Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, All Nippon Airways, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, and United.
Getting from Honolulu to Osaka
Another popular cultural destination in Japan is the city of Osaka (KIX) in the Kansai region of Honshu island. This route is served by Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and Japan Airlines.
Getting from Honolulu to Fukuoka
Delta recently announced seasonal service to operate between Honolulu and Fukuoka (FUK) to begin in December 2011. Hawaiian Airlines followed with an announcement of year-round service to Fukuoka to begin in April 2012. Fukuoka is located in the south of Japan on the island of Kyushu.
Getting from Honolulu to Nagoya
Delta offers seasonal service between Honolulu to Nagoya (NGO), also located on the island of Honshu.
Here’s an interactive map of the Japan. You can also turn on the satellite view (top right corner of the map) in order to get an idea of the mountains and terrain or zoom in and out as needed.
