Opened in 1930, Beppu Golf Club is the second oldest golf course in Kyushu area and well-loved by local golfers. Many golfers enjoy its open-air bath at the clubhouse. Spanning across 13,782 yards, the layout features two courses of 18 holes each, the Tsurumi Course and Yufu Course. The Tsurumi Course has wide fairways and a natural landscape. This breathtaking hill course offers sweeping views of the Bungo Channel in Shikoku on a clear day. A typical hole on this course is the 9th hole, which has a high tee ground where you can strike the tee shot to your heart’s content. The Yufu Course offers a variety of challenges overlooking the Kuju mountain range and the Yabakei mountains. The second hole on this course is a long and dynamic par five that measures 553 yards, providing scenic views of Mount Yufu and Mount Tsurumi. Caddy services are available only on the Tsurumi Course
Holes / Par / Yardage:
36 holes par 144, 13,782 yards (Tsurumi Course 18 holes par 72, 6,864 yards, Yufu Course 18 holes par 72, 6,918 yards)
Established:
August 03, 1930
Green Fee:
Tsurumi Course JPY6,100 ~ JPY8,200 weekdays, JPY8,300 ~ JPY13,500 weekends & public holidays, Yufu Course JPY4,300 ~ JPY6,100 weekdays, JPY6,500 ~ JPY11,000 weekends & public holidays
Distance:
1 hour 36 minutes from Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Accommodation, Restaurant, Pro shop, Competition room
Located at the foot of Mount Ogiyama, Beppu Ogiyama Golf Club (formerly known as Beppu International Golf Club) offers breathtaking views of the entire Beppu Bay. This hillside course features an attractive 18-hole layout with a variety of holes that utilize the natural terrain. It has a moderate undulation on the outward nine, and a beautiful Uchiyama Valley with a well-placed bunker and dogleg on the inward nine. This moderately challenging course is suitable for both beginners and advanced players. At Beppu Ogiyama Golf Club, you can enjoy your time playing golf while taking in the scenery of the cityscape of Beppu’s Yukemuri (steam) that spreads out below and the magnificent Beppu Bay beyond.
Designer:
Osamu Ueda
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 6,461 yards
Established:
July 1, 1964
Green Fee:
JPY8,500 weekdays, JPY11,000 weekends & public holidays, excluding tax
Dusk Play Fee:
JPY4,300 weekdays, JPY6,205 weekends & public holidays, excluding tax
Distance:
1 hour 42 minutes from Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Pro shop, Large communal bath (Beppu’s natural hot springs), Meeting & competition rooms
Enjoy sweeping views of the Fukuoka city skyline when you play at the splendid Chikushigaoka Golf Club located on hilly terrain. Tee off onto wide fairways with gentle slopes and undulations on the East Course. The West Course though shorter is tough with its tighter fairways, while the longer South Course plays off flatter lies. The club has hosted a Japan Golf Tour event.
Designer:
Hochi
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 Holes (North Course: Par 36 / 3,452 yds Back Tees, West Course: Par 36 / 3,375 yds Back Tees, South Course: Par 36 / 3,565 yds Back Tees
Established:
1976
Distance:
16km South of the Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Pro Shop, Restaurant, Clubhouse, Driving Range
Chunichi Country Club is a 27-hole par 108 golf course located in Suzuka City. It was opened for play in 1979 and offers spectacular views of the magnificent Suzuka mountain range. The course has been divided into three sets of 9 holes, namely West Course, Middle Course and East Course. The terrain is relatively flat, but the trees and forest which surround the golf course made test for players of all abilities. It has a dual green system with Bentgrass, and the fairways are Korai grass. At Chunichi Country Club, you can combine two different sets of nine holes to create a new round of golf, which makes it a great experience.
Designer:
Seizo Tomizawa and Hirochika Tomizawa
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 holes par 108, 10,411 yards (West Course 9 holes par 36, 3,555 yards, Middle Course 9 holes par 36, 3,534 yards, East Course 9 holes par 36, 3,322 yards)
Established:
1979
Distance:
1 hour 10 minutes from Nagoya International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Driving range, Putting green practice areas, Pro shop, Competition room
Green Fee:
JPY10,725 weekdays, JPY16,775 weekends & public holidays, JPY14,355 weekdays, JPY20,405 weekends & public holidays, includes caddy
The Clark Country Club features 27 holes located on the foothills of the Eniwa mountain ranges. Named after Hokkaido’s historic patron Dr W.S. Clark, this lush parkland style course is hilly with some inspiring elevation changes off the tee box. The rise and troughs of the course together with the carefully placed bunkers and lakes make this an interesting and strategic course.
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27Holes / Nishi – Par 36 Back 3,455yd / Naka – Par 36 Back 3,279yd / Higashi – Par 36 Back 3,489yd
Established:
1973
Distance:
35km Northwest of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
Daihakone Country Club enjoys the rich natural beauty of the Sengoku Highlands, against the backdrop of the mountain ranges along the Hakone Crater. This delightful course features 18 handmade and uniquely landscaped holes. Look out for the 17th Hole par 3, named the ‘The Lotus Flower’, for its strategic and beautifully landscaped bunkers around the green. Home of the CAT Japan LPGA Tournament in summer.
Designer:
Komyo Otani and Yasuhiko Asaka
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / Par 73 / Blue Tees – 6,527m
Established:
1954
Distance:
184km Southwest of Narita International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Driving Range, Pro Shop, Accommodation
Dazaifu Golf Club is a historical and traditional golf course located adjacent to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. There are a variety of challenging changes, such as downhill, uphill and over pools. Manyo poems are displayed along each of the 18 holes. As you play, you can enjoy watching the red and white plums, the flowers, and the trees that make up the four seasons. The Dazaifu Golf Club offers a great opportunity to test your skills with iron shots, recovery techniques, and capturing the Koryo green.
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 6,876 yards
Green Fee:
JPY19,140 weekdays, JPY26,480 weekends & public holidays
Distance:
24 minutes from Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant & teahouse, Driving range, Lockers, Male & female large bath
The Eniwa Country Club features 27 holes – the Mashu, Akan and Shikotsu nines. This gorgeous woodland course is located at the foothills of Mount Kosekiyama. Carved out of an undulating terrain of white birch forest, the course challenges with its strategic water hazards, bunkers and undulating greens. The Shikotsu Course enjoys commanding views of Mount Eniwadake, while the Akan Course features the challenging 6th Hole, a 498-yard par 4. The 3rd Mashu Course is well regarded for its natural beauty. Tried and tested by the best, the club has hosted many professional tournaments on both the men and ladies Japan PGA, including the flagship Japan PGA Championship in 2009.
Designer:
Hirochika Tomisawa
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 Holes / Mashu – Back 3,452yd (Par 36) / Akan – Back 3,468yd (Par 36) / Shikotsu Par – Back 3,504yd (Par 36)
Established:
1991
Distance:
25km West of New Chitose AIrport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
Excellent Golf Club Ise Otori Course is internationally known for hosting the spectacular match between Tiger Woods and Hideki Maruyama. Located in Tsu City, this magnificent 18-hole golf course is opened for play on 27 August 1998 and has a choice of four tee positions. Aside from the hilly terrain throughout, the course features wide fairways, undulating greens and beautifully maintained bunkers which awaits the challenge of golfers. Water is dominant in the layout. Two additional ponds come into play on 5 holes as these holes involve shots over water requiring accuracy and adequate judgement. Among the signature holes on the course is hole #9, a long and difficult par 4, which requires careful approach shots due to the green’s floating islands.
Designer:
Mitsuaki Kobayashi
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 7,074 yards
Established:
August 27, 1998
Distance:
1 hour 33 minutes from Nagoya International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Driving range, Pro shop, Special room
Green Fee:
JPY5,990 ~ JPY8,790 weekdays, JPY11,990 ~ JPY17,290 weekends & public holidays
Located at the foothills of Mount Fuji, the Fuji Golf Course is one of Japan’s most renowned traditional golf courses with its fairways weaving through a dense forest of Japanese Red Pine. The course is fairly flat and wide, allowing for a pleasant round with generous views of the iconic natural attraction.
Designer:
Kazue Akashi
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / Par 72 / Back Tees – 6,113m
Established:
1935
Distance:
190km Southwest of Narita International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Practice Facility, Pro Shop
Established in 1969, Fukuoka Kokusai Country Club is a fascinating 36-hole, 13,475-yard par 144 course that will entertain people with a spectacular view. It is an easily accessible golf course located in Munakata City, about 30 minutes by car from both Fukuoka. This course is comprised of two 18-hole courses, namely Nanamata Course and Nakayama Course. Nanamata has hosted numerous events including the “Yakult Ladies Tournament” which has been held for 21 years since 1980. Featuring undulating terrain, wide fairways and excellent facilities, Fukuoka Kokusai Country Club is sure to challenge even the most experienced golfers!
Holes / Par / Yardage:
36 holes par 144, 13,475 yards (Nanamata Course 18 holes par 72, 6,743 yards, Nakayama Course 18 holes par 72, 6,732 yards)
Established:
September 01, 1969
Green Fee:
JPY8,500 ~ JPY11,100 weekdays, JPY14,700 ~ JPY16,300 weekends & public holidays
Distance:
42 minutes from Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Driving range, Practice field, Pro shop
Enjoy golfing at the Fukuoka Lake Side Country Club, located next to the scenic Kuboshiro Lake. This hillside course is designed with relatively few flat fairways, though it weaves through numerous lakes and ponds creating plenty of excitement. Although some holes are short, they require strategic play, like the par three 17th with 2 ponds in play
Designer:
n/a
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / 6,529 yds Back Tees
Established:
1987
Distance:
36km East of the Fukuoka AIrport
Facilities:
Driving Range, Restaurant, Clubhouse
Gotemba Golf Club features an 18-hole hillside course located at the foot of Mount Fuji. This course offers plenty of challenges and attracts many golfers with its amazing panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay. The course takes full advantage of the terrain and boasts a variety of strategic opportunities for players of all skill levels. Among the signature holes is the hole #11, an interesting challenge even for professionals. With a course rating of 70.5, Gotemba Golf Club is a must-play while you are in Japan!
Designer:
Shiro Akaboshi
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 6,281 yards
Established:
September 28, 1971
Green Fee:
JPY6,500 ~ JPY9,600 weekdays, JPY14,240 ~ JPY15,260 weekends & public holidays, includes tax
Distance:
2 hours 37 minutes from Haneda International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Driving range, Pro shop, Men’s and women’s public bath
Hakone-en Golf Course is situated in a beautiful and world-renowned scenic spot of Hakone near Lake Ashi, overlooking the magnificient Mount Fuji. This 18-hole lakeside course is sits at the foot of the mountain, does not have many elevation changes as you might expect. Despite its length of 5,936 yards, it is not a difficult course in terms of distance, but there are a lot of holes that have hard bunkers around the greens. Many of the holes offer spectacular views of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi, and you may even be distracted from your game!
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 71, 5,936 yards
Green Fee:
JPY10,000 weekdays, JPY15,200 ~ JPY16,200 weekends & public holidays, includes consumption tax
Distance:
2 hours 36 minutes from Haneda International Airport
Facilities:
Accommodation, Restaurant, Driving range, Pro shop, Locker room
Located at 3,000 feet above sea level, this plateau course is at the highest altitude in Hakone. The Hakone Yunohana Golf Course boasts spectacular elevated views of the Sagami Bay and Mount Komagatake in the distance. Though fairly flat, the course is an enjoyable test with subtle undulations on the fairways and its bent grass greens.
Designer:
M. Otani and H. Akasaka
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / Par 71 / Regular Men’s Tees – 5,686m
Established:
1952
Distance:
199km Southwest of Narita International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Accommodation
Located in the city of Tsu, Hakusan Village Golf Course is part of the Cocopa Resort Club which boasts two magnificent 18-hole golf courses. The 36 holes are spread over a vast area of 2.5 million square meters, each have their own unique strategy. Both the King and the Queen Courses are designed to be relaxing for golfers whilst still challenging low handicappers at the same time. With its generous fairways lined with native trees and pristine white sand bunkers, it is a gentle hill course designed to provide a strategic obstacle and form to the holes. It is also an LPGA certified course and has held the 2015 Japan Senior Open and the 2019 Japan Women’s Open tournaments.
Designer:
Suzuki Shoichi
Holes / Par / Yardage:
36 holes par 144, 12,720 yards (Queen Course 18 holes par 72, 7,018 yards, King Course 18 holes par 72, 7,095 yards)
Established:
October 1990
Green Fee:
Queen Course JYP8,400 ~ JYP9,900 weekdays, JYP16,900 ~ JYP18,900 weekends, tax included, King Course JYP7,400 ~ JYP8,900 weekdays, JYP14,900 ~ JYP16,900 weekends, tax included
Distance:
1 hour 45 minutes from Nagoya International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Driving range, Pro shop, Women’s dressing room, Men’s locker room
Playing a round at the gorgeous Hisayama Country Club carved out of the charming hilly terrain of the beautiful Fukuoka hillside. Don’t be deceived by the shorter length of this par 70 course. Although you can be aggressive with most tee shots given its fairly flat fairways, strategic golf is key with splendid bunkering and several undulating greens.
Designer:
Hideki Nakamura
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 70 / 6,075 yds Back Tees
Established:
1964
Distance:
13km Northeast of the Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Pro-Shop, Clubhouse
The Brooks Country Club is beautifully sculpted out of the native slopes of the terrain. The undulating fairways and greens on this authentic handmade course present distinct challenges throughout 18 holes. One of the tougher courses in Hokkaido, accurate judgment and courage is key here. In the first nine, the layout showcases a gorgeous contrast of white birch and Japanese pine trees, while the second nine is reminiscent of Scotland’s links courses.
Designer:
Ed Sneed / Taizo Kawata
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / Back 7,078yd
Established:
1992
Distance:
13km South of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
Play at the Horyuji Country Club located at the foothills of the idyllic Yata Nature Park, near the Horyuji Temple a well-known UNESCO heritage site. The course is fairly flat, though not ling the approach shots often require accuracy with water and bunkers in play. On the 16th Hotel, enjoy views of the Yamato plains and the tower of the Horyuji Temple while you consider playing your shot across a pond onto the green.
Designer:
Keiji Matsuyama
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / 6,613 yds Back Tees
Established:
1965
Distance:
55km Southeast of Osaka International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant
The hilly layout of the Ito Golf Club captures the beauty and charm of its natural surroundings. The course is moderately undulating with many holes featuring a downhill layout. Coupled with windy conditions and the water catchment areas in the 2nd nine, strategic play and good club selection are key. The course is tournament worthy, with the Japan Senior Pro Championship being hosted here in 2009.
Designer:
Yoshinaga Fuji and Kiyoshi Kaileu
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / Par 72 / 6,160m
Established:
1977
Distance:
35km West of Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Restaurant
Designed by the late Seiichi Inoue, Ise Country Club is set out on gently undulating terrain in Tamaki, Mie. It was the first Japanese course to use two greens per hole, which is still favoured by many clubs today. Listed 19th in Japan, the course is a good test of both mental and physical skill. It requires the use of intelligent shot making and strategy at times. Ise Country Club is a challenging golf course with rating of 73.5. Narrow fairways lined by trees, well-placed bunkers layout and water comes into play occasionally. There are several notable holes on the course, including the right doglegged par 4 hole #2, the left doglegged hole #6 and the par 3 hole #9, which plays across an irrigation pond to the peninsula greens complex.
Designer:
Seiichi Inoue
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 7,021 yards
Established:
October 10, 1965
Green Fee:
JPY6,610 ~ JYP9,850 weekdays, JPY9,995 ~ JPY15,700 weekends & public holidays
Caddy Fee:
2 bags + JPY7,370
Distance:
1 hour 58 minutes from Nagoya International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant & café, Lounge, Pro shop, Locker room, Meeting room
The Kanku Classic Golf Club is located at the foothills of the Izumi Mountains. Although it doesn’t play long, the course is challenging with its generous valleys and doglegged fairways. The natural terrain ensures plenty of excitement, and good shot shaping and ball placement is key at this delightful gem.
Designer:
n/a
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / Par 72 / Back Tees – 5,875m
Established:
n/a
Distance:
70km South of Osaka International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Driving Range, Restaurant
Golf at the exquisite Katsura Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. One of his personal favourites, this gorgeous parkland course is nestled in a forest of native Katsura pine. One of the most expansive and elegant courses in Hokkaido, the Katsura Golf Club features exquisite bent grass from tee to green. Greens here are fairly big and receptive but can trickle onto tight chipping areas. Though there are large landing areas off the tees, strategically located dry creeks, lakes and bunkers challenge even the best. No two holes run parallel on this idyllic and majestic course.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Jr
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / Back 6,495yd
Established:
1993
Distance:
16km South of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
Play an enjoyable 18 holes at one of the 2 championship courses of the Kitarokko Country Club. Both designed by Akira Hattori, the East Course play longer with interesting undulations, while the West Course is shorter and requires more strategic play with tighter landing areas off the tee. Both courses will challenge you with their strategic bunkering and fast bent grass greens.
Designer:
Akira Hattori
Holes / Par / Yardage:
36 Holes (East Course: 18 Holes / Par 72 / 7,004 yds Back Tees)
(West Course: 18 Holes / Par 72 / 6,888 yds Back Tees)
Established:
1972
Distance:
32km west of Osaka International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant
The Lakewood Sohsei Country Club is perfectly designed to play through the seasons, with a two greens system in play for each hole, each with a different type of grass for play in summer and then for winter. This charming course plaits through a forest of pine and cherry trees. It hosted the prestigious Cisco World Ladies’ Matchplay won by Annika Sorenstam back in 2001.
Designer:
Izumi Kazusuke / Ueno Sadakichi
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 Holes / Par 36 / Back Tees – Nishi–2,901m/ Higashi–3,1,28m/ Minami–2,956m
Established:
1964
Distance:
8km North of Narita International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Driving Range, Pro Shop, Restaurant
Opened in 1960, Mie Country Club is one of the oldest clubs which features a relaxed layout that takes advantage of the flat terrain at the foot of Mount Gozaisho, in Komono. A few elevation changes across the 18-hole course provides some wonderful vistas. Water is not abundant but bunkers are well-positioned, creating a few difficult shot selections. Each hole has a relatively wide fairway, making it ideal for beginners too. The signature hole #12 is well-known for its optical illusion created by the designer Yoten Yasuda, earning its reputation of the “Impregnable Green”.
Designer:
Yoten Yasuda
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 6,585 yards
Established:
October 1960
Green Fee:
JPY8,400 ~ JPY12,960 weekdays, JPY15,030 ~ JPY17,300 weekends & public holidays
Distance:
1 hour from Nagoya International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant & snack bars, Driving range, Practice area, Pro shop, Lockers, Big bath, Party rooms
Opened in 1986, Cocopa Resort Club Mie Hakusan Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course located in Tsu. The course is strategically laid out on the rolling hills and each has a distinct personality and strategy. It attracts many golfers as a full-fledged champion course. Undulating fairways, elevation changes and spectacular views create an aesthetically pleasing course that is pleasurable to play. Enjoy the real thrill of golf with the latest rolling greens on this course that tests your strength and skill, intellect and courage.
Designer:
Shoichi Suzuki
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 7,015 yards
Established:
1986
Green Fee:
JYP5,950 ~ JYP7,950 weekdays, JYP10,450 ~ JYP13,950 weekends, tax included
Distance:
1 hour 45 minutes from Nagoya International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Café lounge, Pro shop, Men’s locker room, Women’s locker room, Large bath
As part of the Cocopa Resort Club, Mie Phoenix Golf Course is a tropical style resort course located in Matsusaka. This beautiful 18-hole golf course is inspired by the Hawaiian Islands, with palm trees lining between the lush fairways and blue skies above. The course measures 6,818 yards and is designed to be wide and flat so that players of average ability can enjoy it. Visit Mie Phoenix Golf Course to experience the true joy of resort golf and feel as if you are in Hawaii!
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 6,818 yards
Green Fee:
JYP4,990 ~ JYP8,450 weekdays, JYP13,950 ~ JYP14,450 weekends, tax included
Distance:
1 hour 38 minutes from Nagoya International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Pro shop, Locker room, Bath, Private rooms
Miho Golf Club is a beautiful golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. It is located in Inashiki, Ibaraki, just 1 hour 30 minutes from Tokyo. This championship course measures 7,010 yards from the back tees, with a choice of four tee boxes on each hole, making Miho Golf Club enjoyable for all skill levels. It is one of the few courses that has been held in major men’s and women’s competitions, including the Japan PGA Championship. The course weaves through a series of valleys and intermittent hills, with bunkers and ponds strategically placed. Hole #16, a long par five with a lake to the right of the fairway, is one of the most memorable holes on this course.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Jr
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 7,010 yards
Established:
October 07, 1993
Green Fee:
JPY8,800 ~ JPY16,350 weekdays, JPY15,800 ~ JPY28,351 weekends & public holidays, includes play fee, consumption tax, usage tax
Distance:
40 minutes from Narita International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Driving range, Bunker practice field, Pro shop, VIP room, Competition rooms, Large communal bath with Jacuzzi
Situated amidst the southernmost ranges of the Osaka Prefecture, the Misaki Country Club offers great views of the Osaka Bay. There is an interesting mix of holes to play, with some being fairly flat, while others feature natural exciting slopes that lend plenty of character to the layout. The hilly terrain makes this an interesting course to play.
Designer:
Machida Yoshio
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / Par 72 / Blue Tees – 6,076m
Established:
1965
Distance:
94km South of Osaka International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop
Embraced by the seas and woodlands of Shima, Nemu Golf Club is one of Japan’s foremost world-class stay-and-play golf resorts. It offers an 18-hole golf course that recently underwent a major remodelling in 2015. Overlooking Ago Bay with breathtaking views, the course is a wonderful mix of seaside splendour and woodland retreat. This new layout which measures 6,768 yards, was designed by Damien Pasukutsuo. Lush green fairways that set against the blue skies create an impressive backdrop. Native trees meander their way through the natural terrain give each hole an even more distinctive look. The beautiful white-sand bunkers on the course adds another level of excitement. In addition, the ever-changing sea breezes will keep all golfers on their toes.
Designer:
Renovated by Damien Pasukutsuo
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 6,768 yards
Green Fee:
JPY6,880 ~ JPY7,750 weekdays, JPY10,280 ~ JPY13,980 weekends & public holidays
Distance:
2 hours 24 minutes from Nagoya International Airport
Facilities:
Accommodation, Restaurant & lounge, Driving range, Short game area, Pro shop, Locker room, Large communal bath (natural hot springs), Competition room
A majestic resort course located in the heart of the Hokkaido hinterland forests, the Nidom Classic Course is a stunning woodland masterpiece. There are 45 holes carved out of the lush conifer forest and native lakes, with 18 holes to enjoy on the championship Nispa Course and another 27 holes on the Ikoro Course. The Nispa Course hosted the Japan PGA Matchplay Championship 7 times and the Japan LPGA Konica Minolta Cup. Enjoy the slick bent grass greens on these courses.
Designer:
Nao Sugaya
Holes / Par / Yardage:
45Holes / Nispa – Par 72 Back 7,029yd / Ikoro – (1) Pirika – Back 3,519yd
(2) Kamui – Back 3,473yd (3) Ashiri – Back 3,345yd
Established:
1987
Distance:
17km South of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range, Hotel
The Noboribetsu Country Club is located in the southern coastal region of Noboribetsu. The captivating 18 hole Satsunai Course showcases the best of the Japanese woodlands, with views of the surrounding mountains in the distance. Play through moderate undulations and doglegs on the course, and enjoy the slick greens on this course. This sister course of the Eniwa Country Club, recently hosted the Japan LPGA’s Konica Minolta Cup.
Designer:
Kajima Corp
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18Holes – Satsunai Par 72 Back 7,094yd
Distance:
76km Southwest of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
Odawara Golf Club Matsuda Course is an 18-hole golf course that spreads out in the hills in Matsuda, Kanagawa. This mountain course was designed by Gary Player that combines difficulty and fun. Fairways are not so wide here and there are many bunkers, making it a challenging course to play. The front nine is relatively flat with many ponds and valleys, as well as blind holes, while the back nine is more tricky, with many separate holes requiring accurate shots. In addition, the breathtaking scenery of the Tanzawa Mountains makes it a perfect setting to play golf while enjoying its natural beauty.
Designer:
Gary Player
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 6,601 yards
Established:
December 01, 1973
Green Fee + 4-seater Car:
JPY6,990 ~ JPY9,990 weekdays, JPY8,990 ~ JPY13,990 weekends & public holidays
Distance:
2 hours 17 minutes from Haneda International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Driving range, Locker, Competition rooms
The Ogori Country Club features 27 holes that plays through a flat hillside plateau of Japanese cypress trees and old pine. The West Course features wide fairways and large greens, while the East Course is more demanding with the lake and creeks that come into play. The South course is a little more challenging for the average golfer, playing longer off the Regular tees.
Designer:
Abe Ueda
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 holes / Par 36 / Back Tees West – 3,038m, East – 3,060m, South – 3,056m
Established:
1964
Distance:
31km South of Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Restaurant
Serene and scenic, the Rokko Country Club is a charming course carved out from the natural foothills of Mount Rokko. Several native rivers and waterways from the nearby Kinsenji Lake weave through the course, requiring strategic course management while creating plenty of excitement. The club hosted Japan Golf Tour’s Kansai Open in 2014.
Designer:
Tadayoshi Fuchigama
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / Par 72 / Back Tees – 6,368m
Established:
1982
Distance:
24km West of Osaka International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Driving Range, Restaurant, Banquet Room
The Rose Wood Golf Club is a natural beauty situated on the rolling plains of Harima. The undulating slopes of the hillside terrain, coupled with the test of strategically located bunkers and lakes that plait through the course, make for an interesting round of golf.
Designer:
Mitsuaki Kobayashi
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / Blue Tees – 5,839m
Established:
1993
Distance:
55km West of Osaka International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Restaurant
Golf and indulge in charming views of the Minami country hillside at the Sakai Country Club. Play a relaxing round, with glorious views from the tees. Although the course is relatively short, accuracy is key to a good round here with its relatively small greens, some elevated greens and clever bunkering.
Designer:
Asakawa Yoshio
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 Holes (Matsu: Par 36 / 3,202 yds Blue Tees)
(Take Course: Par 36 / 3,178 yds Blue Tees)
(Ume Course: Par 36 / 3,144 yds Blue Tees)
Established:
1971
Distance:
55km South of Osaka International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Hotel
The Sapporo Regent Golf Club is situated on the gentle hills of Sapporo. Play at one of the 3 charming courses here – the Old Course, the New Course and the Thompson Course. The Thompson Course, designed by renowned designer Peter Thompson, is a links style course with pot bunkers strategically located throughout this largely flat layout.
Designer:
Old / New – Hisaki Kajitani & Hiroyoshi Tomizawa / Thomson – Peter Thomson
Holes / Par / Yardage:
54 Holes, Par 72 / Old – Back 6,929yd / New –Back 6.672yd / Thomson –Back 6,872yd
Established:
1974
Distance:
37km Northwest of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
Experience the best of the Kansai region when you play at the stunning Seta Golf Course. Choose from three 18-hole courses, with the championship North Course being a worthy stage for the annual LPGA Mizuno Classic. The East Course is a strategically demanding course with interesting undulations and some elevated greens, while the West Course though flatter, features 12 scenic ponds and lakes that will keep you on your toes.
Designer:
Suiichi Inoue (North Course & East Course)
Holes / Par / Yardage:
54 Holes (North Course: 18 Holes / Par 72 / 7,012 yds Back Tees)
(East Course: 18 Holes / Par 72 / 6,750 yds Back Tees)
(West Course: 18 Holes / Par 72 / 6,621yds Back Tees)
Established:
1978
Distance:
59km Northeast of Osaka International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant
Enjoy an exhilarating round of golf at the Shima Seaside Country Club. Located at a scenic vantage point of the Fukuoka Itoshima Peninsular, the stunning seaside course offers ample views of the ocean throughout your round, with gorgeous palm trees lining the rugged coastline. The wide fairways and large greens help to offset the difficulty of the coastal winds.
Designer:
Abe
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / Back Tees – 5,952m
Established:
1977
Distance:
35km West of Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Driving Range, Restaurant
Sobu Country Club is a beautiful, tough and challenging forest course located in Inzai-city, Chiba. It is said to be comparable to the first-class courses in the United States. This 27-hole course is laid out on a flat terrain separated by large tees. It is divided into three courses, the East Course, Middle Course and West Course, which feature ponds and doglegs. The fairways are wide and long, and the greens are bent and goryeo. It has played host to numerous professional tournaments including the Japan Open, Japan Pro, Japan-US competition golf, Kanto Open, Suntory Open, and recently the HEIWA / PGM Championship.
Designer:
Seizo Tomizawa
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 holes par 108, 10,643 yards (East Course 9 holes par 36, 3,565 yards, Middle Course 9 holes par 36, 3,554 yards, West Course 9 holes par 36, 3,524 yards)
Established:
May 24, 1964
Distance:
43 minutes from Narita International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Driving range, Pro shop, Member lounge, Competition room, Large communal bath
Designed by the legendary Gary Player, the Narita Course is one of 17 spectacular courses in the Taiheiyo Club’s stable of courses. Gary Player marveled at the suitability of the natural terrain, where level marshes and undulating plains curve subtly through idyllic creeks and groves to create a challenging and memorable layout. Strategy and accuracy is key on this course.
Designer:
Gary Player, renovated Norio Honma
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / Back Tees – 6,018m
Established:
1999
Distance:
8 km West of Narita International Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Driving Range, Pro Shop / Restaurant
Home of the Japan Senior Open 2017, the Classic Golf Club features 3 pristine nines – the King Course, the Queen Course and the Prince Course, each with two greens for play throughout the seasons. Through generally wide, the King Course is flanked by dense forest on either side of its fairways, while more lakes coming into play at the strategic Queen Course. The Prince Course features the most varied layout with doglegged fairways, downhill playing holes and tricky water hazards.
Designer:
Shoichi Suzuki
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 Holes / Par 36 / Back Tees – King – 3,128m, Queen – 3,106m, Prince- 3,131m
Established:
1990
Distance:
36km Northeast of Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Restaurant
Situated in the heart of the Hokkaido hinterland, the North Country Club is a stunning championship course designed by renowned golfer Isao Aoki. This magnificent course is one of the few Japanese courses featuring bent grass turf from tee to green. The course is said to combine the beauty of Augusta with the challenge of Saint Andrews. It also regularly hosts the Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup, a professional Japan Golf Tour event.
Designer:
Isao Aoki
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / Back 6,920yd
Established:
1993
Distance:
11km West of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
The Queen’s Hill Golf Club is a lovely course with stunning views of the mountain ranges in the distance and vibrant plantings of azaleas that bloom in spring. The course challenges with lakes and creeks that deftly weave throughout the course, while the subtly undulating greens and windy conditions will keep you on your toes.
Designer:
Akira Hattori, Ayako Okamato
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / Blue Tees – 6,226m
Established:
1992
Distance:
30km West of Fukuoka Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Driving Range, Restaurant
The Royal Golf Club is a world-standard golf course located in Hokota Ibaraki with a course rating of 78.4. It is a beautiful waterside course with plenty of ponds. Surrounded by a natural forest, this elegant course blends in beautifully with its natural environment. It is one of the most dynamic courses in the world that offers more options for strategic play than perhaps any other course in Japan. With at least five tee grounds for every hole, players can design a round that suits their skill level. The Royal Golf Club has held professional golf tournaments such as the Mizuno Open in 2018 and 2019.
Designer:
Nagato Yoichi
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 8,143 yards
Distance:
56 minutes from Narita International Airport
Facilities:
Accommodation, Restaurant & bar, Driving range, Pro shop, Locker room, Competition room, Conference room
Tokyo Bay Country Club is a 27-hole golf course located in Sodegaura, Chiba. It is a highly strategic hill course with a 71.1 course rating. Designed by Mitsuo Yoshizaki, the golf course features three 9-hole courses, Nagaura Course, Kubota Course and Kuranami Course, measuring a total length of 10,008 yards. The elevation varies little throughout and trees are abundant. Fairways here are gently undulating, with creeks and ponds dotted throughout the course. Greens are surrounded by bunkers, which require the accuracy of short-distance shots.
Designer:
Mitsuo Yoshizaki
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 holes par 108, 10,008 yards (Nagaura Course 9 holes par 36, 3,409 yards, Kubota Course 9 holes par 36, 3,303 yards, Kuranami Course 9 holes par 36, 3,298 yards)
Established:
October 28, 1979
Green Fee + 4-seater Cart:
JPY5,990 ~ JPY8,290 weekdays, JPY9,990 ~ JPY18,990 weekends & public holidays
Distance:
38 minutes from Haneda International Airport
Facilities:
Restaurant, Driving range, Locker, Competition rooms
In the rolling hills of Tsu City, Tsu Country Club is a prestigious golf club designed and supervised by Masashi Ozaki and Kentaro Sato. With a length of over 7,023 yards, this stunning course will test both your mental and physical skills. It provides a perfect balance of beauty and strategy. With bent one greens, large decorative white sand bunkers and a large pond surrounded by bricks, which motivates players to take on challenges. Fairways sweep majestically between the trees, bunkers and water hazards and are maintained to the highest of standards. The hilly terrain provides plenty of elevation changes to keep you on your toes. At Tsu Country Club, you will certainly have a good time on the fairways.
Designer:
Masashi Ozaki and Kentaro Sato
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes par 72, 7,023 yards
Established:
1990
Green Fee:
JPY8,200 ~ JPY10,200 weekdays, JPY14,200 ~ JPY16,200 weekends & public holidays
Caddy Fee:
JPY3,500
Golf Cart:
Free for weekdays, JPY400 weekends & public holidays
Distance:
1 hour 28 minutes from Nagoya International Airport
Facilities:
Accommodation, Restaurant & lounge, Golf academy, Big bath
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