Joined 2024
Miyu F.
Available Areas
Hiroshima (Living)
Languages
English, Japanese (Native)
Response Time
2 hours on average
Availability Updated
4 days ago
About Tour Guide Miyu F.
My name is Miyu. I have been a Nationally Licensed Guide Interpreter since 2009. I began my career as a tourist guide last year after working as a public servant for nearly four decades.
I worked in the Atomic Bomb Survivors Support Division for 12 years until I retired from the local government, and I continue to interact with Hibakusha. Therefore, I have a lot of knowledge about A-bomb survivors, the reconstruction of Hiroshima, and the effects of radiation on the human body, which I can correctly convey to inbound visitors.
I have experience in tea ceremonies and calligraphy and am especially good at guiding visitors through tea ceremony experiences.
I love to watch baseball games, so I enjoy talking about them with guests from countries where they are popular.
I am a volunteer medical interpreter and can respond to visitors' sudden health problems.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Full -Day Hiroshima and Miyajima World Heritage Sites Tour
The highlights of this tour are the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima. In the Peace Park and Peace Memorial Museum, you will learn that the atomic bomb deprived the citizens of Hiroshima of their future and feel the strength of the human race. We will then head to Miyajima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. Enjoy the unique Itsukushima Shrine and Otorii floating on the sea, and the majestic Daisho-in Temple. For lunch, try Hiroshima's soul food okonomiyaki or delicious oysters.
Half- Day Hiroshima Highlight Tour
The highlight of this tour is visiting the A-bomb Dome, Peace Park, and Peace Memorial Museum. Here, you will learn that the atomic bomb deprived the citizens of Hiroshima of their future, walk through Hiroshima, which has been transformed into a beautiful and peaceful city, and feel the strength of the human race. You will also explore Hiroshima Castle and the beautiful Japanese garden Shukkeien adjacent to the castle.
Full-Day in Miyajima
This tour is to spend a relaxing day on the beautiful island of Miyajima. In the morning, take the ropeway and hike to the top of the sacred mountain, Mt.Misen for a spectacular view. Then, enjoy the unique Itsukushima Shrine and Otorii (Grand Gate) floating on the sea, and the majestic Daisho-in Temple. For lunch, try Hiroshima's soul food okonomiyaki or delicious oysters. Wild deer will greet you on the streets.
Hiroshima Peace Tour with Streetcar
In this tour, you will explore the traces of the atomic bombing that remain in the beautiful city of Hiroshima by streetcar, and feel the strength of the people who rose from the ruins and the preciousness of peace. In addition to the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Park, and Peace Memorial Museum, this tour will also visit the Army Clothing Branch Depot, the Military Air Defence Room Ruins, and the A-bombed trees, which cannot be missed when talking about Hiroshima.
Half-Day Hiking to Toshogu Shire and Mitaki Temple
This tour visits Toshogu Shrine near Hiroshima Station and hikes through the forest to the summit of Mt.Futaba. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Hiroshima. We will then travel three stops by JR and hike to Mitaki Temple. Take a stroll along the quiet pathway and be refreshed.
Reviews
David W.
“Paper cranes for children’s peace monument”
The whole family had a wonderful time with Miyu, from the moment we were picked up .. it was great listening to her stories of the many sites in Hiroshima. We would have missed so many details without her telling us the background .. from the 88 statues representing the pilgrimage to the 1003 paper cranes Sadako Sasak made before her death after the atomic bomb. It was a great day trip and recommend using her for anyway who wants to experience all that Hiroshima has to offer..
Miyu F.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I was deeply moved when your 11- and 9-year-old children listened so attentively as I talked about the atomic bomb at Peace Park. I hope that today’s experience in Hiroshima will remain in your family’s hearts for a long time to come.
Sam H.
“Hiroshima and Miyu-the perfect duo ”
We spent an amazing day with Miyu in Hiroshima last Sunday. We recommend her as a Guide who is very informative and extremely knowledgeable and most of all she is so engaging and brings Hiroshima to life. Miyu had planned everything so carefully with a lot of thought. Miyu understands Hiroshima not only from living there for many years but also from working with survivors. We had many happy hours together. You would lucky to have Miyu as your Guide.
Miyu F.
Thank you very much for your generous review. I appreciate you choosing Hiroshima as your destination. I hope many people will come to Hiroshima and join us in reflecting on world peace. It was a pleasure to enjoy the majestic scenery of Miyajima Island and the local food of Hiroshima with you. I wish you both happiness from Hiroshima.
Chris O.
“The Very Best Experience”
We consider ourselves extraordinarily lucky to have found Miyu to guide us through the Hiroshima experience. Miyu was firstly absolutely delightful and accommodating of our changing schedule. Most importantly there is little about the horrors of Hiroshima history that she does not know and having been brought up in Hiroshima and having worked for many many years with bomb victims, she communicated all this in a very personal and sensitive manner. It was an incredibly moving visit and we are quite sure that we would have left with a far lesser understandimg if not for Miyu's help. Thank you MIyu
Miyu F.
Thank you for your heartwarming words. I look longingly at the photo we took together in front of the Japanese garden. It was a privilege to be able to take you to the huge bombed building that I consider the most important of all. May Hiroshima remain in your heart for a long time. I love the most delicious sweets in your country which your son gave me so much that I repeatedly buy it at the import store. Thank you.
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