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
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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
Susann L.
“4h Tour Highlights of Kyoto”
Eco has a very good understanding and extensive knowledge of Kyoto itself, Japanese culture and the various interesting contexts and backgrounds of the country and its people. It was a very good tour and I would definitely recommend him.
Rick W.
“A treat , well organised and knowledgeable tour guide ”
Eco Tailored a personel historical and garden tour that suited my needs , he is extremely educated gentleman , and a generous on local experiences Would easily recommend him tp tourist that enjoy the individual guiding in Kyoto Regards Rick Tasmanian
Lilian K.
“Kyoto History Tour off the beaten path ”
We enjoyed our Kyoto History Tour very much. Eco showed us the Shokoku Ji Temple and the Imperial palace. We saw the beautiful Zen Garden of the Temple and learned a lot about Buddhism. We saw the nice living area of today’s life in Kyoto and a market and learned a lot about Japanese society of the past and today. We had matcha tea in a Tea house with tradition and then we went to the Heian Jingu. Due to the profound knowledge of Eco, I think he could show nearly every religious or cultural site in and around Kyoto. Especially he knows places of interest which are not overcrowded.
$882/ per group
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