Hiroshima: To Hiroshima Castle by taxi — Guide Emiko

Hi, I’m Emiko. Until March 2025, I worked as a school teacher, and now I’ve started guiding visitors in Hiroshima. I’ve traveled to about ten different countries, and each journey has given me wonderful memories. I was deeply impressed by the breathtaking nature, delicious food, rich history, and diverse cultures in each place. Meeting kind and welcoming local people was also a highlight. The friendships I formed during my travels have turned into lifelong connections, and we sometimes visit each other. Having friends across the globe is one of the greatest joys of traveling.
If I can help visitors to Hiroshima experience the same sense of warmth, connection, and discovery, I would be truly honored.
I have lived in Hiroshima City, Saijo, and Fukuyama for several years each, which allows me to guide you not only to Hiroshima’s two World Heritage Sites—the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima—but also to places like Saijo, Fukuyama, and Fukuyama’s neighboring city, Onomichi. If you’re able to explore beyond the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima, I would love to introduce you to many other fascinating places across Hiroshima Prefecture.
Most visitors to Hiroshima include the Peace Memorial Park in their itinerary, where the Atomic Bomb Dome is preserved alongside the Peace Memorial Museum, and the Peace Memorial Museum. We all hope for a peaceful world, and simply visiting these places is a meaningful step toward that vision. At the same time, it reminds us how fortunate we are to live in the present and spend time with loved ones. This site not only tells a tragic story of war but also inspires hope and courage to move forward in life.
Another must-see destination in Hiroshima Prefecture is Miyajima. Since ancient times, this island has been considered sacred, believed to be the dwelling place of the gods by local people. The stunning Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate, both appearing to float on the sea, create a breathtaking contrast with the blue Seto Inland Sea and the lush primeval forest behind them. Miyajima also holds traces of Japan’s unique religious history—the fusion and separation of Shintoism and Buddhism—something visible in only a few places across Japan. If you love nature, you can hike or take the ropeway to explore the island’s scenic beauty. Miyajima also offers a variety of delicious local specialties, including Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, maple-leaf-shaped pancakes, conger-eel rice bowls, and Japanese matcha tea tastings. The island is packed with historic shrines and temples with fascinating stories, cultural experiences, outdoor activities, and amazing food.
I would be delighted to make your visit even more enjoyable and memorable! I am very much looking forward to exploring interesting places in Hiroshima with you!