TCS World Travel · Private Jet Expedition

Japan's
Hidden Gems

An 11-Day Tour by Private Jet · June 20 – 30, 2026

11 Days
4 Destinations
52 Guests
8 UNESCO Sites
$99,000 Per person · All-inclusive
Airbus A321 52 flatbed seats · Custom configured
Fully All-Inclusive Flights · Hotels · Meals · Activities · Gratuities
Expert Led Art historian · Geographer · Physician · Photographer
Exclusive to This Itinerary Okinawa — unavailable with any other luxury operator

The Journey

The only private jet
expedition devoted entirely
to Japan.

Most journeys touch Japan briefly — Tokyo for two nights, perhaps Kyoto, then onward. This expedition was built on a different premise entirely. Eleven days. One country. Three completely distinct regions. Anchorage to Kyoto to Okinawa to Kyushu, on direct flights aboard a privately chartered Airbus A321 carrying only 52 guests.


The Okinawa stop is exclusive to TCS — no other luxury tour operator includes it in a private jet Japan itinerary. The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto and the Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka anchor the accommodation. An art historian, a geographer, a physician and a photographer travel with you throughout.


Available through Aura Vera. Virtuoso-affiliated. All pricing and availability confirmed directly with Monika.

"The only journey I know that treats Japan as a single, complete idea — rather than a collection of famous addresses."



Confucius Temple, Nagasaki

Confucius Temple · Nagasaki · Kyushu Island

The Experience

Watch the journey unfold.

The Route

Anchorage · Kyoto · Okinawa
Kyushu · Anchorage

Japan's Hidden Gems Route Map

Four Destinations

Where the expedition
takes you.

Anchorage, Alaska
01 · Departure
Anchorage, Alaska
June 20–21 · Welcome Dinner · Alyeska Resort
Welcome Dinner Pacific Crossing by Jet
Alyeska Resort
Kyoto, Japan
02 · Japan
Kyoto
June 21–25 · Three Nights
Samurai Sword Lesson Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Kinkaku-ji Temple Tea Ceremony Nishiki Market
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Okinawa, Japan
03 · Exclusive Stop
Okinawa
June 25–27 · Two Nights · Exclusive to TCS
Nakijin Castle (UNESCO) Snorkeling · Coral Reefs Shurijo Castle (UNESCO) Tsuboya Pottery Workshop
Rosewood Miyakojima
Kyushu, Japan
04 · Final Chapter
Kyushu Island
June 27–29 · Two Nights
Tour of Fukuoka Nagasaki by Train (UNESCO) Arita Porcelain Day Trip Japanese Whiskey Tasting
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka

Day by Day

The Full Itinerary

Jun 20–21
Day 1–2
Anchorage, Alaska
Arrive and meet your expedition team. Welcome dinner at Alyeska Resort. The following morning, board the private Airbus A321 and fly direct across the Pacific — the fastest route to Japan. The day is yours in the air.
Alyeska Resort
Jun 21–25
Days 3–6
Kyoto, Japan
Three nights in the cultural capital of Japan. Samurai sword lesson with Kill Bill choreographer Tetsuro Shimaguchi. Rickshaw through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. The Golden Pavilion. Tea ceremony with a master. Nishiki Market with a Ritz-Carlton chef. Quiet time in Zen gardens designed for silence.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto · Kamogawa River
Jun 25–27
Days 7–8
Okinawa · EXCLUSIVE STOP
The only private jet expedition to include Okinawa. Two nights on a tropical island shaped by the Ryukyu Kingdom. Nakijin Castle ruins (UNESCO). Snorkeling in coral reefs. Shurijo Castle restoration. Tsuboya pottery workshop — creating Ryukyuan ceramics with a local artisan.
Rosewood Miyakojima · Turquoise waters of the East China Sea
Jun 27–29
Days 9–10
Kyushu Island
Two nights in Fukuoka. Half-day city tour. Day trip to Nagasaki by bullet train — Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Glover Garden (UNESCO), Oura Cathedral. Day trip to Arita, birthplace of Japanese porcelain. Evening whiskey tasting with a local expert.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka · Central Fukuoka
Jun 29–30
Days 11
Return · Anchorage
Depart Fukuoka by evening — spend the night crossing the Pacific aboard the jet. Arrive Anchorage the same calendar day. Farewell dinner. Return home independently the following morning. Optional three-night post-trip extension in Kyoto available.
Alyeska Resort · Final night

The Aircraft

The Airbus A321 —
Private. Custom-configured.
52 flatbed seats.

Airbus A321 interior Airbus A321 cabin Airbus A321 seating

The journey begins the moment you board. A privately chartered Airbus A321 — the newest and most refined aircraft in the group jet expedition category — carries only 52 guests in custom-configured Italian leather flatbed seats with 6.5 feet of personal reclining space.


An 18-member team travels with you: expedition leader, two assistant leaders, onboard chef, photographer, two subject matter experts and an emergency-room-trained physician. The aircraft becomes your home in the sky.

52 Flatbed Seats
Italian leather · 6.5 feet of personal space · Custom configuration
Direct Flights
No layovers · Flies direct where possible · More time on the ground
Hospital-Grade Air
Filtration system renews cabin air every few minutes
In-Flight Amenities
Bose headsets · iPad streaming · L'Occitane · Wi-Fi

Price & Inclusions

Everything is included.
Every single thing.

$99,000
Per Person · Double Occupancy · All-Inclusive

Solo supplement: $9,900. Contact Monika for terms, availability and Virtuoso preferred access pricing.

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What's Included

  • Travel on a privately chartered Airbus A321
  • First-class hotel accommodations at all stops
  • All meals and beverages including select wine, beer and spirits
  • All sightseeing, excursions and guided activities
  • Special events and private cultural access
  • Top local guides at every destination
  • On-trip art historian, geographer and photographer
  • Emergency-room-trained trip physician throughout
  • All gratuities — guides, hotels, restaurants, drivers
  • Luggage handling at every stop
  • Pre-trip amenity kit mailed to your door
  • Dedicated Guest Services Manager from booking to return

The Expedition Team

The people who travel
with you throughout.

Expedition Leader
Gabriel Moreno
Originally from Costa Rica. Has led dozens of TCS expeditions since 2015. Manages all logistics throughout the journey.
Art Historian
Louisa McDonald, PhD
Renowned specialist in Japanese visual culture from medieval scrolls to modern war art. Illuminates the artistry behind every destination.
Geographer
Alec Murphy, PhD
Senior VP of the American Geographical Society. Co-author of Human Geography. Explores the interplay of place, identity and environment.
Photographer
Carina Skrobecki Swain
Based in Seattle. Documentary photographer who has told stories of the natural world across the Galápagos, Vietnam and beyond.
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Monika Norvilaite
Monika Norvilaite Founder · Aura Vera · Virtuoso Affiliated · IATA #33520476
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