Private Car Journey

In the Footsteps of Chiune Sugihara

Chiune Sugihara, who issued visas for life and acted with profound humanity. This journey invites you to trace his life through Nakatsugawa, where he spent his early years, and the memorial hall dedicated to his legacy.

A quietly meaningful day

More than a historical visit

This is not simply a visit to places associated with Chiune Sugihara. It is a private cultural journey that follows the landscapes, streets, and memories connected to his early years and later legacy in Gifu.

After lunch, we continue to Yaotsu, where Humanitarian Hill and the Chiune Sugihara Memorial Hall offer a deeper understanding of the man, his convictions, and the human significance of his actions.

Chiune Sugihara related journey in Gifu
Suggested flow of the day

Sample itinerary

9:00 AM

Pickup at your hotel in Nagoya

Your private journey begins with pickup at your hotel in Nagoya, followed by a comfortable drive toward Nakatsugawa.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Town Walk in Nakatsugawa

Walk through the town where Sugihara spent his elementary school years and visit the school he attended, encountering the local setting connected to his early life.

Lunch

Lunch in Nakatsugawa

After the morning visit, enjoy lunch in Nakatsugawa before continuing deeper into Sugihara’s story.

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Memorial Hall in Yaotsu

Visit Humanitarian Hill and the memorial hall in Yaotsu, with time set aside to hear about Sugihara from a museum curator.

3:30 PM

Drop-off at your hotel in Nagoya

Return comfortably by private car to your hotel in Nagoya, bringing the day to a thoughtful close.

A visual impression

A moment from the journey

Chiune Sugihara journey image

Guide fee: USD 750 for 1–4 guests, USD 900 for up to 6 guests.

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For guests seeking a deeper cultural perspective

This journey is ideal for guests who wish to explore Chiune Sugihara through the places, atmosphere, and regional context that shaped his story.

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