It has been five years since my last visit to the plane spotting holy land—the Senri River bank at Osaka Itami Airport. This time, taking advantage of the Golden Week consecutive holidays, I made a special trip to Osaka for another few hours of photography. Speaking of which, local transportation has evolved somewhat. First, take the Hankyu Railway from Osaka Umeda to Sone Station. Then, use the shared bicycle app “HELLOCYCLING,” and after a ten-minute ride, you’ll arrive at the Senri River.

It would be a shame to just take pictures of the aircraft. After all, capturing the aircraft together with the visitors and the scenery truly reflects the unique character of the Senri River.

Here are a few close-up shots of the aircraft as well.

Due to the impact of the pandemic, it is evident that the number of flights to Osaka Airport has decreased. Additionally, the aircraft types have changed somewhat compared to five years ago. For instance, the Boeing 777 has completely disappeared, and JAL (Japan Airlines) has introduced the A350. The Senri River remains a captivating plane spotting spot; I will definitely find another opportunity to visit again in the future.

Shared bike app “HELLOCYCLING” usage record: From the entrance of Hankyu Railway Sone Station to Harada Bridge, usage time 14 minutes, 130 JPY.

Finally, I’ve uploaded the 4K video. Welcome to watch it on a large screen.