Takaishi (Osaka), Japan, Jewish Heritage

Discover the remarkable Jewish heritage of Kansai, Japan on a private, customized day tour designed for Jewish travelers, cultural enthusiasts, and cruise passengers arriving at Kobe or Osaka Ports. In Kobe, our immersive experience highlights the city’s unique role as an international port city and its lesser-known yet deeply meaningful Jewish history. Located in Western, Japan on the main island of Honshu, Kobe has long been a gateway between Japan and the wider world, attracting traders, diplomats, and communities from across the globe. Many Jews in Kobe owed their survival to the “Visas for Life” issued by Chiune Sugihara.