Is Hiroshima in Japan near the beach?

Answer 1

The Japanese city of Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chūgoku region of western Honshū, the largest of Japan's islands.

Hiroshima was founded in 1589, on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, and became a major urban center during the Meiji period. The city is located on the broad, flat delta of the Ota River, which has 7 channel outlets dividing the city into six islands which project into Hiroshima Bay. The city is almost entirely flat and only slightly above sea level.

May residents head out to Miyajima: The little island of Miyajima lies about eight miles (13km) off the mainland in the Seto Inland Sea. Apart from being scenically beautiful with steep wooded hills, the island is famous for its Itsukushima Shrine featuring a massive red wooden torii (gate). The shrine is partially built over water, and was founded in the 6th century. During high tide the shrine stands in the ocean, which is particularly picturesque when the building is illuminated at night. The rest of the island makes for great hiking opportunities, particularly in spring when the many cherry trees are in bloom. Deer roam free and monkeys chatter in the woods.

JR Sanyo Line or tram 2 to Miyajimaguchi Station. Ferries leave frequently from the pier nearby Opening Time: Itsukushima Shrine: daily 6.30am to 6pm.

Answer 2

I'm guessing it is... not that I've been there, but the name is made up of the characters for 'broad' and 'island', suggesting it's close to the sea. It's on the West Coast, not far from Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, even Kobe...