How to Play Golf in Japan | japan-guide.com

[@akinsoyleyen]

Japan is such a sensation to experience!

[@adamboehm]

really great video that I wasn't expecting at all! I haven't golfed in at least 8 years, but it was interesting to see a golf course in Japan. Thanks for sharing

[@chadparker8198]

WOW! What a service to humanity! This was a great video and VERY educational.

[@douglashagan65]

Wow that's a beautiful view from that rest house nothing like Japan

[@kydeanderic]

Spectacular camera work!

[@douglashagan65]

That's cool I like that GPS

[@douglashagan65]

Really nice that food looks delicious and unbelievable view of a golf course I've never seen before

[@MrDJwhitechocolate]

Love this. Good stuff!

[@douglashagan65]

Wow time for a nice meal after the first round

[@stevenbetz2041]

This looks like something that would be fun to do once in a while, but dang: a round of golf must take FOREVER in Japan.

[@japanguide]

On average around 5 hours including lunch.

[@DanielBurapavong]

@@japanguide Great video, but yeah right! 18 straight holes for an efficient foursome is 4 to 4.5 hours. Add check-in time, locker room time on front and back ends, warmup time, lunch and rest house times, and bath time, you've got yourself an entire day!

[@layson9061]

Same experience in most Asian countries. Golf is almost an all day event. Breakfast, driving range, front 9, snack at the turn, back 9, lunch, shower and for the best part..... the after hours happy hour. =)

[@layson9061]

Also, because labor is so cheap, in addition to the caddies, you can also hire an "umbrella" girl and "cigarette" girl =).

[@Bonkotsu928]

It sure does. Most golf courses are away from the city and require you to drive out. I live in Narita and there are many golf courses around me but relatively expensive since it's close to Tokyo. If you drive out another hour or so, they do drop in price but require longer transportation time.

[@abrahamsiahaan4941]

Wow great! I just want to ask something. Can i go without caddy with me? and do I need make a reservation first?

[@japanguide]

Caddies are available only at the better courses. At some they are mandatory. But at the huge majority of courses you can go without caddy (many don't even offer them). Reservations are required at most golf courses in Japan.

[@Andy_Cooking]

Do you have wear a jacket and pants to the check in? was thinking of playing the fuji course mentioned in your blog but dont want to lug a jacket around with me for the trip.

[@scottb828]

I thought they'd mention the distinct sound of the ball falling into the cup in Japan: more of a ding than the familiar rattle of courses elsewhere.

[@gonzarellious6102]

Looks like a blast! It also looks like it takes a long time for a round. I'm assuming there's also lower priced courses where you can just go to golf without all the added niceties?

[@japanguide]

Indeed, some courses offer different plans which do not include lunch and let you play through all 18 holes in a row. There are also some cheaper courses with less amenities, and some that are considerably shorter with mostly par 3 holes. Depending on the course, it is sometimes possible to make a reservation to only play 9 holes. In general though, you do need to make reservations ahead of time.

[@douglashagan65]

Very nice!

[@bogie4653]

I serious doubt either one of these guys actually broke par. 1 look at their swings says hacker

[@japanguide]

Have you seen our outakes reel from 2017? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIKWZZeefpWab6M

[@ryanreed5191]

I came to post the same thing. That putting stroke was awfully long and wobbly

[@daknifez]

Is it true that the meal in between front and back is required? Could you skip the meal and go right to the back nine?

[@japanguide]

It depends on the plan you purchase. A large majority of plans on Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku feature a meal between the front and back nine, but some courses also offer, what in Japan is called a "through" round without meal in between. Only on Hokkaido and Okinawa, the "through" rounds without meals are the default.

[@jordanliu6269]

Is it expensive to play golf in Japan? How much does practise range usually cost?

[@Big_Dai]

This made me want to work in one of these places. I wonder if they'd be interested in foreigners.

[@Guccimane983]

Is it a must that you bathe after your round?

[@japanguide]

No, it isn't.

[@tonyyu5686]

Hi, any good places for golf camp or golf training in Japan?

[@japanguide]

We have heard and seen good things about the Phoenix Golf Academy: seagaia.co.jp/english/golf/

[@サンライズ有明]

Nice voice!

[@douglashagan65]

Unbelievable if you look at that that is picture ask picturesque

[@aliikane]

Good how-to video, but sorry, no way these guys shot 3-under and 2-under. 😜

[@Dargox59]

BEFORE I DIE. I will golf in Japan. I'm 21 btw.

[@Immissulovmoni]

😊👍

[@SoshoallyUnfit]

And it only costs about $400 (or more) for that experience (or for the round).

[@japanguide]

Very few courses will set you back $400 these days. A more average cost is $100-200 near Tokyo. Half that further away from Tokyo.

[@SoshoallyUnfit]

@@japanguide Good to know.

[@gonzarellious6102]

Holy crap! The shot at about 50 seconds in has some HORRIBLE hook. Almost as bad as my slice.

[@withtkandjack5874]

ことし 日本 で ゴルフ を する こと が できません でした。 日本 に こられない です。 さびしい です ね。。。。

[@JM-lb7dg]

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[@douglashagan65]

Lyummy

[@tanqueraykeeks]

No chance are these guys shooting -2 and -3 LMAO

[@japanguide]

😁

[@kevin_howell]

No need to prove my HCP or anything?

[@japanguide]

Indeed, at most courses there is no need to prove your HCP!

[@Nhusky]

I was told you have to apply if you want to play the back tees. They could catch you on the first hole of either 9 but I can't imagine they could enforce it for the full 18.

[@kevin_howell]

@@Nhusky i have an official handicap so it wouldn’t be a problem…

[@douglashagan65]

Wow you have a picture so you don't have to know Japanese

[@Grimdewulf77]

This made me not want to play golf here. I want to pay my fee and get on with it.

[@japanguide]

Don't give up yet. The corona pandemic has made playing simple golf considerably easier and less formal. The number of courses selling plans without lunch is still small, but has increased considerably. And many courses have become less strict in terms of dress code.

[@Grimdewulf77]

@@japanguide Thanks mate, I won't give up on it yet. We will visit Japan this september for 3 weeks. I'll see what I can do as.the courses are beutiful and I like the culture in general