Hi, I’m Yuka
Hi, I’m Yuka
I’ve lived in Hiroshima for 47 years
I speak English, Japanese
I am a Self-Employed.
I'm Yuka, your friendly local host in Hiroshima! What I love most about Hiroshima is that it's not only known as a symbol of world peace but is also blessed with a mild climate, beautiful nature, and warm, friendly people—it’s such a comfortable place to live. I absolutely love Okonomiyaki, Hiroshima’s famous local dish! It’s not just for tourists—I eat it all the time. Enjoying food and drinks is a big part of my life! I live in Fukuyama City, and I’m happy to share my favorite spots across Hiroshima Prefecture: Hiroshima City, the spiritual island of Miyajima, the charming port town of Tomonoura in Fukuyama, the rabbit paradise of Ōkunoshima, the sake town of Saijō, and the scenic island city of Onomichi. My goal is to help you make Hiroshima the highlight of your trip. Let’s explore and enjoy it together!
My knowledge & interests
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Cinema
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Wine
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Artisanal tea
Department stores
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Lifestyle culture
Gourmet food
Vegetarian food
Vegan food
Local speciality drinks
Traditional drinks
Japanese sake
Thrift stores
Second-hand markets
Bookstores
Video game stores
Music stores
Antique shops
Landscape photography
Nature photography
Pop music
Rock music
Indie music
Punk
My reviews
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We found Yuma to be absolutely delightful! Great English, a sense of humour and was very knowledgeable. The Peace Park Museum was hard to see, but would not have missed it for the world. Well done Yuka!
July 2025
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Yuka our guide was friendly and informative on our recent walking tour of Miyajima Island. Leading us through some quiet and less used paths. Thanks, Yuka for a memorable and unforgettable day.
July 2025
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Yuko our guide was fantastic, great knowledge and we had a great day.
Jun 2025
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Yuka was wonderful. We appreciated that she stayed back with our young daughter during the most intense part of the Peace Museum in Hiroshima. Yuka taught her to make an origami crane and asked her questions about school in the States. She was very thoughtful and so knowledgeable about the history of the city.
June 2025