Katsurahama: Day Trip from Hiroshima (143 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Katsurahama is a beach in Urado, Kōchi Prefecture, about 143 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Hiroshima for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Beach |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 桂浜 |
| Location | Urado, Kōchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Chiyorichō-sanchōme Station – about 6.8 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 143 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 222 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 260 km (straight line) |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.49719, 133.57503 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Chiyorichō-sanchōme Station, about 6.8 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (桂浜) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Katsurahama Aquarium – Park, less than 1 km away
- Urado Castle – Castle, less than 1 km away
- Sakamoto Ryōma Memorial Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Tanesakisenshōkōen – Park, less than 1 km away
- Wakamiya Hachiman‑gū – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.