Japan Golf Guide 2026
Welcome & Yokoso!
Dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that I greet you through this new publication, created to inspire you as you dream of your next golf tour to Japan and to provide practical information to support your destination planning.
Japan is home to more than 2,000 distinctive golf courses, each shaped by the nation’ s dramatic seasonal beauty and rich regional culture. Nowhere else can golfers enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, vibrant autumn foliage in fall, and world-class layouts that harmonize with hot springs, cuisine, history, and local traditions. Every region offers its own unique golfing experience, inviting players to discover both the game and the destination.
For the past ten years, the Japan Golf Tourism Association has been dedicated to developing and expanding the inbound golf market. We believe that golf-centered regional tourism has the power to revitalize local communities, encourage longer stays, and create a sustainable model that benefits both travelers and host regions.
We warmly welcome golfers from around the world. We hope this booklet inspires you to explore Japan’ s many regions and golf courses, and to experience firsthand the exceptional world of golf tourism in Japan.
Takehiro Shiraishi Chairman, Japan Golf Tourism Association
EDITORIAL
Producer: Koichi Namba Assistant Producer: Hiroko Kuji Managing Editor: Kieron Cashell Contributors: M. R. Lucas, Ryan Nagle
PUBLISHED BY AIR Golf Media Co., Ltd.
Operators of www. Golf-in-Japan. com since 1999, our media provides comprehensive information on all of Japan’ s courses, shops, as well as regional and cultural guides. Our services as a DMC covers course booking, equipment rentals and sales, transporation and accommodation needs.
J. Message K. K.
Operators of Japan Golf Travelers Club since 2014, servicing as a DMC and tour operator in Japan. With access to some of the most exlusive courses in Japan. JGTC offers discerning golfers the chance to play some of Japan’ s best courses.
The information in this publication has been compiled with care; however, golf course details, prices, facility offerings and travel information are subject to change without notice. Readers are encouraged to confirm the most up-to-date information directly with each facility before making bookings or travel plans. The publisher assumes no responsibility for any loss, inconvenience, or injury resulting from the use of this guide.
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