Jewish History Tour in Japan
Joined 2023
This tour is a Day-Trip from Kyoto to explores the story of Japan's Jewish community, placing into context the interactions between cultures.
During the tour, you will be joined by two guides, a professor of International Law at a nearby public university and a PhD candidate in the humanities.
During the tour, we will particularly focus on the community rescued by Imperial Japanese ambassador Chiune Sugihara, awarded Righteous Among the Nations for his actions during the Second World War.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kyoto Station
- On this Kyoto day-trip we will meet at Kyoto Station, taking a JR West Limited Express for 1 hour and 15 minutes to Tsuruga.
Tsuruga Station
Arrival time at Tsuruga Station
Port of Humanity
We will visit the Port of Humanity, and its associated museum, the point of disembarkation for Jewish refugees fleeing Europe.
Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall
We will also visit the Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall, telling the story of Imperial Japanese ambassador Chiune Sugihara who was instrumental in saving countless Jews from the horrors of the holocaust.
Learn more about the history of Tsuruga city
We will spend the remainder of the tour visiting sights important to the history of Tsuruga city. For instance Tsuruga castle.
Ending Point
After the tour we return together to Kyoto Station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
The tour price includes the guiding fee for two guides who will accompany you on this tour.
Not included in the tour fee is the train tickets to and from Tsuruga. Also not included is the museum entry tickets, nor is lunch included.
Tour Important Information
This tour is a solemn experience and therefore perhaps not suited to young children.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in other areas around Kansai as well, such as Kobe or Wakayama, if you pay my transportation fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Eco H.
Eco has called Kyoto his home for the last 7 years, and now he hopes to share with you all he has learned of this wonderful city and the surrounding area. Recent graduate with a background in Japanese history and religion, he is now a professor a university in nearby Kobe city. Therefore, if you are particularly interested in learning more about the history and culture of Kyoto he can provide exciting narratives to go along with visiting the delightful sites. Throughout his time in Kyoto he has been working as a guide for numerous organisations, including guiding around Japanese tourists visiting Kyoto, and has provided many with a unique view of the city.
Reviews
“Historical and religious Kyoto”
Eco was our favorite guide out of the many places we've been. He is extremely knowledgeable about Japanese history as well as Buddhist and Shinto religions. Additionally, he worked with us to customize the itinerary. Recommend 100%!
Eco H.
Dear Maria, thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you had such a good time. I also enjoyed talking with you and your parents about your field of study. Thank you also for the nice lunch! Please come visit again sometime!
“Eco is a Wonderful Tour Guide”
Eco handles my large family well. He was flexible and accommodating. He is so knowledgeable and taught us many interesting things. We learned about the history and culture and religions of Japan. We loved our tour with Eco!
“Off the beaten path”
We traveled aß a family of three, first time to Kyoto. Eco responded to every question I had very quick. We met at the hotel and went for a four hour walk through Tokio, as requested throu parts of Kyoto that are not so crowded. Eco was very knowledgable, friendly and very flexible during the tour. He gave us a lot of Tips for our stay in Kyoto. We had a wonderful time off the beaten path im Kyoto.
$823/ per group
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