Japan Land of Rising Sun

Golf is a popular sport in Japan. There are about 2,350 golf courses in Japan. A large number of these where constructed during the "bubble-years" in the late 80's and early 90'. A large variety of courses to fit golfers of every budget and skill level can be found across all regions of Japan, with some of the best located around famous resort areas such as Mount Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, Karuizawa and Miyazaki, where they offer beautiful mountain views or coastal scenery. Golf can be played year round in Japan except in the snowy regions where courses close in winter. In past decades, it was fairly expensive to play golf in Japan. However, these days a large majority of courses are open to the public, and it is not uncommon to pay under 10,000 yen per person for an 18-hole round of golf, including lunch and golf cart, especially on regular weekdays. Prices are somewhat higher on weekends. Many courses do not accommodate single players and may have a surcharge for groups of two golfers. Rental clubs and caddies may be available for an additional fee although English speaking caddies are rare.

Hokkaido

Hokkaido Golf Tour

6 Nights | 2 Stops | 5 Rounds of Golf

Chitose & Niseko, Japan

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from AU$ 5,300

per person

Hokkaido

Hokkaido – the most northern of Japan’s four main islands is world-renowned for its powder snow. Come spring, as the snow gives way to vibrant green landscapes and vast river systems, it becomes a premier golf destination further enhanced by its mild climates through the summer months. Located on the western side of Central Hokkaido, Sapporo (the capital city and 4th largest city in Japan by population) expands over 1,000 square kilometres. 110 kilometres south-west of Sapporo is the rural Niseko region including Rusutsu – dominated by the twin peaks of 1898-metre Mt Yotei and 1308-metre Mt An’nupuri. Also known as Ezo Fuji (Hokkaido’s Mt Fuji) because of its resemblance to famous Mt Fuji on the island of Honshu, Mt Yotei regularly comes into captivating view on the participating courses in the region. But when the snow melts, golf takes centre stage in Hokkaido.

Top Attractions

Otaru Canal
Sapporo Maruyama Zoo
Sapporo Odori Park
Makomanai Takino Cemetery
Goryokaku Park
Mount Hakodate
Mount Yotei
Lake Shikotsu
Farm Tomita
Shirogane Blue Pond
Sanlaiva Ski Resort

Hokkaido Brooks CC

Hokkaido, Japan

The course of the Hokkaido Brooks Country Club has an atmosphere similar to those of prestigious golf courses in the Uni...

Katsura Golf Club

Hokkaido, Japan

Located close to the main airport just outside Chitose on Hokkaido, Katsura Golf Club winds artfully through a flat, for...

North Country Golf Club

Hokkaido, Japan

One of the few golf courses within Japan to boast fully bent turf, The North Country provides challenging distances and ...

Hanozono Golf Club

Hokkaido, Japan

Hanazono Golf Course has 18 holes to challenge, fascinate and entertain golfers. Set in a beautiful natural setting feat...

Niseko Golf Course

Hokkaido, Japan

Designed by Arnold Palmer and just a 15-minute drive from Hirafu, this course is the undisputed locals favorite and has ...

Crowne Plaza Chitose

Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan

Choose the stylish ANA Crowne Plaza Chitose hotel, 6km from New Chitose Airport, for doing business in Sapporo or playin...

Suiboku Apartment

Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Located in Kutchan, 21 km from Niseko, Suiboku Apartment offers luxurious accommodation with breathtaking views of a sno...

Ibaraki

Ibaraki Golf Tour

6 Nights | 1 Stop | 5 Rounds of Golf

Ibaraki, Japan

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from AU$ 5,590

per person

Ibaraki

The Ibaraki Prefecture is located in the Kanto Region, northeast of Tokyo along the Pacific coast. It is Japan’s No. 1 producer and consumer of natto or fermented soybeans, a sticky and stinky staple of the national diet that has been baffling foreign tastebuds for centuries. But fermentation isn’t Ibaraki’s only attraction. It’s also the birthplace of aikido, the site of the seasonal Fukuroda Falls, one of the world’s biggest Buddhas and the highest bungee jump in the country. The eastern seashores are lined with great surfing spots. The prefectural capital is Mito, known for Kairakuen Garden, which is considered one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens. Full of interesting sights, Ibaraki prefecture should not be underestimated.

Top Attractions

Ushiku Daibutsu
Fukuroda Falls
Hitachi Seaside Park
Kairakuen Garden
Kashima Shrine
Mount Tsukuba
Kasama Inari Shrine

PGM Ishioka GC

Omitama, Ibaraki

The golf course at PGM Ishioka Golf Club was designed by none other than Jack Nicklaus, who regarded it as one of the be...

Oarai GC

Oarai, Ibaraki

Created in 1953 by the respected designer Seiichi Inoue, Oarai is one of only a few seaside courses in all of Japan, lai...

Shizu Hills CC

Naka, Ibaraki

The moment you leave the clubhouse, you will see a spectacular view of the course in front of you. It is one of the few ...

Taiheyo Sherwood GC

Oarai, Ibaraki

Named to evoke an image of Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest, the Taiheiyo Oarai Sherwood Course enjoys the typical cli...

Shishido Hills CC

Kasama, Ibaraki

Since 2017, Shishido Hills has been host to the Japan Golf Tour Championship. Featuring two courses, the East is the old...

Mito Plaza Hotel

Mito, Ibaraki

Located in Mito, within 6 km of Mito Station and 4.2 km of Kairaku-en, Mito Plaza Hotel has accommodations with a terrac...

Kochi

Kochi Golf Tour

6 Nights | 1 Stop | 5 Rounds of Golf

Kochi, Japan

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from AU$ 4,650

per person

Kochi

On the beautiful south coast of Shikoku lies Kochi prefecture. With an abundance of untouched nature, blessed by the Shikoku mountain range, approximately 85% of Kochi is covered with forests, making it the most heavily forested prefecture in Japan. Because of its relaxing atmosphere, it is one of Japan’s most livable cities. Moreover, it is surrounded by both the mountains and the sea. That means there’s plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit, and seafood. Kochi prefecture is also the birthplace of the hero Sakamoto Ryoma from the Edo period. As a result, there are many museums and local markets that still embodies the old traditions. There are also many activities for you to experience, such as cutlery and washi (Japanese paper) workshops. Spend a relaxing weekend or longer to enjoy everything Kochi has to offer.