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Japan

Flying privately to Japan

Tokyo for business, Kyoto in blossom season, winter in Hokkaido. Japan honours precision and care, and that is how we plan the journey there.

Where our clients go

Tokyo (innovation + luxury), Kyoto (tradition + temples), Osaka (food capital), Sapporo (ski + winter luxury), Fukuoka (southern gateway), Hakone (onsen retreats).

Environmental rules

– Japan enforces strict noise abatement procedures, especially near urban areas – Active adoption of SAF programs at major airports – Restrictions on night operations in Tokyo and Kyoto areas – Carbon reporting and emissions offsets are encouraged for operators.

Travelling with pets

Japan has very strict pet import rules Requires: advance import application (at least 40 days before travel), microchip, rabies vaccine, and health certificate. Pets may be subject to up to 180 days of quarantine if requirements are incomplete. VIP pet import inspection available at Narita and Haneda airports. Pet friendly luxury hotels available in Tokyo, Hakone, and ski resorts in Hokkaido.

Entry and visas

Visa free for up to 90 days for travelers from US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, most LATAM. Passport must be valid during entire stay. Japan has strict entry screening, even for private jet passengers.

Arrival and departure

– Valid passport required – Visa not needed for short stays for most countries – Private jet operators must file arrival plans and provide detailed passenger manifests 24–48 hrs in advance – Customs declaration for cash/valuables exceeding ¥1,000,000
Approx. 12–14 hours direct from NYC, LA, San Francisco to Tokyo or Osaka.
Approx. 11–13 hours from London, Paris, Frankfurt to Tokyo.
Japan has top tier private aviation infrastructure, especially in major hubs: – Ultra Long Range Jets (e.g. Global 7500, Gulfstream G700) for transpacific or intercontinental routes. – Mid size Jets (e.g. Challenger 350, Legacy 500) ideal for regional Asia flights Main VIP airports: Tokyo Haneda (RJTT), Narita (RJAA), Osaka Kansai (RJBB), Nagoya (RJGG), Sapporo New Chitose (RJCC). Where available, we can request VIP customs, fast track immigration and ground handling.
Cherry Blossom Season (March–April), Gion Matsuri (Kyoto), Tokyo Fashion Week, Sapporo Snow Festival, Sumida River Fireworks, Autumn Foliage Season.

Elsewhere

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Begin with a conversation

Share your route, your dates and who is travelling. We will arrange options and send a quote.