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 had a fabulous day with your guide Yuka! We got to Miyajima Island at high tide and everything looked like it was floating! Our guide Yuka was the best! She was super knowledgeable and so much fun to be with. She was in touch with us several times before the tour to ensure she knew what we were most interested in and to ensure we knew where to meet up. She was relaxed and easy going and fun to talk with. She recommended a place for lunch that we never would have tried and we thoroughly enjoyed it and our time with Yuka. We highly recommend this tour and if you can request Yuka for your guide, do it!!
Nov 2025
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Our tour with Yuka was amazing! You did a great job of connecting us with a guide who was knowledgeable and fun to be with. Yuka was in touch with us several times before the tour to ‘get acquainted’ and coordinate our meeting place. She was relaxed and easy going and lots of fun to talk with. We ended up taking her to lunch after the tour. She recommended a place we never would have tried and we had a delicious meal and more fun time together. A great tour and guide that we would highly recommend!
Nov 2025
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Yuka was an exceptional guide — kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the spirit of Hiroshima. Her stories brought the city to life, and the day felt both meaningful and personal. I truly appreciated her warmth and energy throughout the experience.
Oct 2025
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Yuka was a fantastic guide. Met us on time. She was attentive and we had a great day with her.
Oct 2025