Nara Country Club
Nara Country Club is an 18-hole course in Gojo, Nara Prefecture, with a par of 73 and total yardage of 7,227 yards from the back tees. Designed by Osamu Ueda, the club opened in 1969 on hilly terrain. It is about a 20-minute drive from Rinkan-Denen-Toshi Station on the Nankai Koya Line, and roughly 12 kilometers from Katsuragi IC on the Minami-Hanna Road. Green fees start from 11,908 yen on weekdays and 15,868 yen on weekends. The par of 73 is one stroke higher than the more common par-72 standard, reflecting the routing Ueda set out across the hilly site. Details on caddy service, cart type and bath or onsen facilities are not published for this course.
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Akitsubara Golf Club
Akitsubara Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Gose, Nara Prefecture, that opened in 1995. Set on hilly terrain, the course plays to 7,016 yards, with a back-tee yardage of 6,555 yards. It is accessible from JR Wakayama Line's Gose Station by taxi in about 10 minutes, or via the Minami-Hanna Expressway's Katsuragi IC, roughly 20 minutes away. The club operates as a single 18-hole facility rather than a multi-course complex. On-site amenities include a bath for use after the round. The hilly layout means golfers should expect elevation changes and uneven lies across the 18 holes. Green fee pricing is not listed in current records, so golfers should confirm current rates directly with the club before booking a tee time.
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Shinnara Golf Club
Shinnara Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course set in hilly terrain in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, opened in 1964. The course plays to 6,695 yards from the back tees. It is part of a facility with two courses, and the record here describes the 18-hole, par-72 layout. The club is located at 85 Hirashimizu-cho, Nara City, and is reachable from Kintetsu Nara Station. Shinnara Golf Club has a bath facility on site for golfers after their round. Details on caddy service and cart type are not specified in the course's core listing, so golfers should confirm these directly with the club when booking. Opened in 1964, Shinnara Golf Club has been in operation for decades on hilly ground within Nara City, making it a convenient option for golfers based near Kintetsu Nara Station who want a full 18-hole, par-72 round followed by a bath at the clubhouse.
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Cyprés Country Club
Cyprés Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course set across hilly terrain in Gojo, Nara. Designed by Kazumi Miura, the course opened in 1992 and measures 6,751 yards from the back tees. The clubhouse is located at 963 Kinoharacho, Gojo, and is reached from Rinkan-Den-en-Toshi Station on the Nankai Koya Line, about a 15-minute taxi ride away, or by car from the Katsuragi IC on the Minami-Hanna Expressway, roughly 20km and 30 minutes from the course. Green fees start from ¥15,600 on weekdays and ¥21,100 on weekends. The clubhouse has an on-site bath for players to use after their round.
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Grandage Golf Club
Grandage Golf Club is a 27-hole hilly-terrain course in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, that opened in 1992. The layout is arranged as three separate 9-hole courses with a combined yardage of 10,513 yards, allowing golfers to play several different 18-hole combinations across the property. The club sits in Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, an area of Nara known for its mountainous terrain, with the address given as 810-1 Iroo, Yoshino-cho. As a hilly course spread over three nines, players can expect elevation changes throughout the round. The nearest station is Yamato-Kamiichi on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line, giving golfers a train option for reaching the club from the Osaka and Nara area. Having operated since 1992, Grandage Golf Club has more than three decades of history in the Yoshino hills, and its three-course structure makes it a flexible option for groups looking to mix and match nine-hole loops rather than play a single fixed 18-hole routing.
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Yoshino Country Club
Yoshino Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course set in hilly terrain in Oyodo-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture. The course plays 6,209 yards from the regular tees and 6,522 yards from the back tees. The club is equipped with power-assisted riding carts fitted with fans for rider comfort during play, and golfers can use the club's onsen-style bath facility after the round. The address places the club at Basa 634, Oyodo-cho, Yoshino-gun, in the hilly landscape of the Yoshino area of Nara Prefecture. With a par-72 routing over hilly ground and a back-tee yardage of 6,522 yards, the course offers a full 18-hole test in a mountainous part of Nara. The combination of fan-equipped carts and an onsen bath gives golfers practical comfort features alongside the hilly par-72 layout, making it a straightforward, well-equipped option for a round in the Yoshino hills.
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Nara no Mori Golf Club
Nara no Mori Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course set on hilly ground in Nara, part of a facility with two courses in total. This course measures 6,868 yards and was designed jointly by Toshio Kinoshita and Hale Irwin, opening in 1988. Access is by club bus from either Kintetsu-Nara Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line or JR Nara Station on the Yamatoji Line, or by car via the Dai-ni Hanna Toll Road's Horai ramp, about 18km away. Rounds are played without a caddy, using navigation-equipped riding carts that seat four. Green fees start from 5,745 yen on weekdays and 6,654 yen on weekends, a narrower weekday-to-weekend gap than many Japanese clubs. A bath is available on site for players after their round. With Hale Irwin among its designers and direct club-bus access from Nara's two main train stations, Nara no Mori sits within easy reach for visitors based in Nara or Kyoto.
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Nara Public Golf Course
Nara Public Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-70 course on hilly terrain in Nara city, designed by Masayoshi Horishita and opened in 1973. The course plays to a total of 5,500 yards, shorter than many 18-hole layouts in the region, reflecting its public, accessible character. It is reachable by taxi from either JR Nara Station or Kintetsu-Nara Station, roughly 15 to 20 minutes away, and by car via the Dai-ni Hanna Toll Road's Horai ramp (about 25 minutes) or the Kyoto-Nara Road's Kizu Interchange (about 20 minutes). Rounds are played without a caddy, using five-seater riding carts. A bath is available on site for players after finishing their round. As one of the older public courses in the Nara area, having opened over five decades ago, it offers straightforward par-70 golf on hilly ground for visitors staying in or around the city of Nara.
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Nara OGM Golf Club
Nara OGM Golf Club is a 27-hole, par-108 course in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, opened in 1974. The hilly layout was designed by Peter Thomson. The club is about 4 kilometers from the Hari interchange on the Meihan Road, making it accessible by car from the Nara and Osaka areas. There is no caddy service; rounds are played in navigation-equipped 4-seat riding carts. With three 9-hole combinations totaling 27 holes and a par of 108, the club offers golfers a choice of course pairings for each round. Green fees start at 4,055 yen on weekdays and rise to 9,510 yen on weekends, among the more accessible rates for a 27-hole facility of this size. Opened in 1974, the course has more than five decades of history in the Nara hills.
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Akino Golf Club
Akino Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course on hilly terrain in Uda, Nara Prefecture, playing 7,007 yards from the back tees. Opened in 1996, it is a comparatively recent addition among Nara's golf courses and operates as a single 18-hole facility. Rounds use a riding cart, and caddy service is available on an optional basis for players who want one. The course is reached from Haibara Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line, about a 20-minute taxi ride away, and a shuttle bus also runs from the station's north exit for visitors without a car. At 7,007 yards over hilly ground, the layout is one of the longer courses in the region, suited to players comfortable with elevation change and longer approach shots. Its location in Uda, in the hills east of Nara city, puts it within reach of golfers exploring the wider Nara and Kansai region.
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Ikenodaira Golf Course
Ikenodaira Golf Course is a 9-hole, par-30 highland course in Shimokitayama, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, with a total yardage of 1,756 yards. The course is located at Ikenomine in the village and does not offer caddy service; golfers can arrange a rental cart for 500 yen, which must be reserved in advance. There is no onsen or bath facility on site. Green fees are 2,000 yen on weekdays and 3,000 yen on weekends, making it one of the more accessible options for golfers visiting the Yoshino area of Nara Prefecture. As a compact 9-hole highland layout, a round can be played twice to complete an 18-hole equivalent of 3,512 yards. The course's mountain-village setting in Shimokitayama gives it a highland character distinct from the flatter courses found around the Nara basin, and its short yardage suits a quicker round for visitors passing through the district.
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Kasugadai Country Club
Kasugadai Country Club is a highland course in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, laid out across three nine-hole loops that combine for 27 holes, a total par of 108, and a combined yardage of 10,205 yards. The routing sits in elevated terrain typical of the highland courses found in this part of Nara. Golfers without a car can reach the club by shuttle bus from Kintetsu Nara Station, JR Nara Station, or Kintetsu Haibara Station, though weekday shuttle service requires advance reservation. Drivers can use the Fukusumi interchange on the Meihan National Road, about 2.5 kilometers from the club. Carts on the course are electromagnetic induction battery carts fitted with cart navigation systems, helping golfers track distances and course layout as they play. An on-site bath is available after the round. With three nine-hole courses to combine, Kasugadai offers flexibility for golfers wanting an 18-hole round or a full 27-hole day.
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Narayagyu Country Club
Narayagyu Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course set on hilly terrain in Oyagyu-cho, Nara. The course measures 7,397 yards, a full-length routing designed by Kato Fukuichi and opened in 1996. It sits about 20 minutes by taxi from Kintetsu Nara Station, making it accessible to golfers based in central Nara without a rental car. The hilly layout occupies the hills northeast of Nara city, an area known for wooded, undulating terrain rather than flat parkland. With one course on the property and a single par-72 routing at just under 7,400 yards, Narayagyu Country Club plays as one of the longer courses in the Nara area, giving golfers who prefer a fuller test of length room to work with off the tee. The 1996 opening places it among the courses built in the Kansai region during the final years of Japan's golf course development boom, and the taxi transfer from Kintetsu Nara Station keeps it within reach for visitors staying in the city
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Hōryūji Country Club
Hōryūji Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 woodland course in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, opened in 1965. The back tees play to 6,613 yards. The course takes its name from the nearby Hōryūji temple, one of Japan's oldest wooden structures, and lies close to JR Yamatoji Line's Hōryūji Station, from which the club runs a shuttle bus of about 15 minutes. By car, the Nishi-Meihan Expressway's Hōryūji IC is roughly 4 kilometers away. Golfers can choose between a caddy-assisted round or self-play with a GPS-equipped cart, giving visitors flexibility depending on preference and group size. Having opened nearly six decades ago, the course is one of the established woodland layouts in the Nara golf scene, set in the historic Ikaruga area southwest of Nara city. For travelers combining a visit to Hōryūji temple with golf, the course's proximity to both the station and the temple grounds makes it a practical stop in the region.
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Murou 36 Golf Club
Murou 36 Golf Club is a 36-hole facility in Uda, Nara Prefecture, opened in 1975. The property comprises two 18-hole courses set over hilly terrain, with a combined par of 144 and total yardage of 13,519 yards. One of the two courses, the Hoichi course, was designed and supervised by Jack Nicklaus. Golfers get around by riding cart, and caddy service is available on an optional basis. The clubhouse has a bath for after the round. By car, the club is about 10 minutes from the Meihan National Highway's Hari interchange, or roughly 40 minutes from the Hanwa Expressway's Matsubara interchange. By train, the nearest station is Hasehara on the Kintetsu Osaka Line, about a 20-minute taxi ride away. With two full 18-hole courses on one property, golfers can play a 36-hole day without leaving the club.
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Murou 36 Golf Club
Murou 36 Golf Club is a 36-hole facility in Uda, Nara Prefecture, opened in 1975, made up of two 18-hole courses on hilly ground. Combined par across the two courses is 144, with a total yardage of 13,519 yards. One of the two courses, the Hoichi course, was designed and supervised by Jack Nicklaus. Golfers use a riding cart to get around, and caddy service is optional. The clubhouse has a bath for after the round. By car, the club is about 10 minutes from the Meihan National Highway's Hari interchange, or roughly 40 minutes from the Hanwa Expressway's Matsubara interchange. By train, the nearest station is Hasehara on the Kintetsu Osaka Line, about a 20-minute taxi ride away. Having two 18-hole courses on the same property lets golfers book a full 36-hole day at a single club.
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Manju Golf Club
Manju Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course set in the hills of Yamazoe, Yamabe District, Nara, at 7,029 yards from the back tees. Designed by Mitsuaki Kobayashi and opened in 1987, the course follows the hilly terrain typical of this part of Nara. Access is from Nabari Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line, or by car via the Jinnokuchi interchange on the Meihan Route. Rounds use an electromagnetic-guided cart that seats five players, and caddies are available on an optional basis. Weekday green fees start from 7,882 yen. The clubhouse includes a bath for players after their round. The par-72 layout and its yardage place it among the longer hilly courses in the Nara region, offering a full 18-hole test for visiting golfers who arrive via the Kintetsu rail network or the Meihan expressway corridor.
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Yamato Golf Club
Yamato Golf Club in Tenri, Nara Prefecture offers 27 holes across three nine-hole courses, with a combined par of 108 and total yardage of 10,073 yards. The layout gives golfers the option to combine any two of the three nines for an 18-hole round. The course sits near Fukuzumi, reached from Tenri Station on the JR Sakurai Line, roughly 17 kilometers away with about a 25-minute taxi ride, or by car via the Fukuzumi interchange on the Nishi-Meihan Expressway, about 3 kilometers and a 5-minute drive from the course. Caddies are available on an optional basis, and the clubhouse has an on-site bath for players after their round. With three separate nines, Yamato Golf Club can host larger groups and multiple simultaneous rounds without golfers doubling back over the same holes.
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Nara Man'yo Golf Club
Nara Man'yo Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course on hilly terrain in Nara city, playing 6,805 yards. It was designed by Osamu Ueda and opened in 1967, making it one of the older courses in the area. The course is reached via the Tenri interchange on the Nishi-Meihan Expressway, about 5 kilometers away. Rounds are played with a riding cart that seats five, self-driven and fitted with GPS navigation, and caddies are available on an optional basis. The clubhouse includes a bath for use after the round. At just under 6,900 yards, the course suits players looking for a shorter par-72 test than some of the newer, longer layouts in Nara, while its 1967 opening places it among the established courses in the prefecture.
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Yamato Kougen Country Club
Yamato Kougen Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course on hilly terrain in the Yagyu area of Nara city, playing 6,051 yards and offered across two course layouts. It was designed by Seiichi Kawamoto and opened in 2001, making it a comparatively recent addition among Nara's golf courses. The course is about 15 kilometers from the Ogura interchange on the Meihan Route. Rounds are played in a self-driven riding cart that seats five players, and the course does not offer caddy service. The clubhouse has an on-site bath for players after their round. At 6,051 yards, it plays shorter than many of Nara's hilly courses, and its 2001 opening date makes it one of the newer layouts in the area for visiting golfers.
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Yaezakura Country Club
Yaezakura Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, playing to 6,548 yards from the back tees. It was designed by Chin Seisui and opened in 1976. Weekday green fees start from 5,582 yen and weekend fees from 6,491 yen. Players use 5-seat riding carts fitted with GPS navigation, and caddies are available on an optional basis rather than required. The club is reachable from Kintetsu Tenri Line's Tenri Station, about a 25-minute taxi ride, or by car via the Meihan Road, exiting at Ippommatsu IC roughly 1 kilometer from the course. A bath facility is on-site for use after the round. Located in the same Tenri area as Napara Golf Club nearby, Yaezakura offers a full 18-hole round with optional caddie service and GPS-equipped carts, making it a convenient option for visitors staying in the Nara or Osaka area who want a complete round with modern cart amenities.
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Napara Golf Club
Napara Golf Club is a 9-hole, par-36 hilly course in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, measuring 3,253 yards. Weekday green fees start from 3,700 yen and weekend fees from 5,500 yen, making it one of the more affordable rounds in the area. The course has no caddie service, and players ride in large US-made riding carts. Access is by car via the Meihan Road, exiting at Ippommatsu IC; no train station is listed as a practical access point. The course sits in the same Tenri district as the larger 18-hole Yaezakura Country Club nearby, and its shorter 9-hole, par-36 layout suits golfers looking for a quicker round or a second nine to pair with a visit to the area. No architect or opening year is on record for this course.
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Oakmont Golf Club
Oakmont Golf Club opened in 1990 in Yamazoe, Yamabe District, Nara Prefecture, on hilly terrain designed by Jack Nicklaus. The club's three 9-hole courses combine for 27 holes, par 108, with a total yardage of 10,126 yards from the regular tees and 10,671 yards from the back tees. Golfers arriving by train can reach the club from Kintetsu Nabari Station on the Osaka Line, about 15 to 23 minutes away by taxi, with a club bus also available. Drivers can use the Meihan National Route's Kanno-guchi Interchange, roughly 8 kilometers away though not recommended in winter, or the Yamazoe Interchange, about 12 kilometers out. As a Nicklaus design set across hilly ground near the Nara-Mie border, Oakmont gives visiting golfers a chance to play a course laid out by one of the sport's best-known architects.
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Tenri Golf Club
Tenri Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Tenri, Nara, designed by Keiji Matsuyama and opened in 1968. The course plays to 6,798 yards from the tees, laid out across hilly terrain southeast of Nara city. By car, the club is reached via the Meihan Expressway, exiting at Fukusumi IC, about 5 kilometers and a 3-minute drive from the course. Green fees start from ¥6,600 on weekdays and ¥10,200 on weekends. The course runs as a no-caddy operation, with riding carts available, some fitted with mist fans for hot-weather rounds. An on-site bath is available for golfers after play. With more than five decades of history since its 1968 opening, Tenri Golf Club is one of the longer-established clubs in the Nara hills.
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Uda Country Club
Uda Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Uda, Nara, designed by Sozaburo Uenishi. The layout measures 6,836 yards and sits in hilly terrain in the Oaza Uda district. The club is reached by car via the Meihan Expressway at Fukusumi IC, or by train to Kintetsu Haibara Station followed by about a 10-minute taxi ride. Green fees start from ¥9,280 on weekdays and ¥14,980 on weekends. A notable feature of the club is its onsen bath, drawing on a natural hot spring rather than a standard bathhouse, giving golfers a way to unwind after a round in the Nara hills. The course's hilly routing and hot-spring facility make it a distinctive stop for golfers exploring the Nara region beyond the more commonly visited flatland courses.
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KOMA Country Club
KOMA Country Club is a 27-hole golf facility in Nara, comprising three nine-hole courses laid out across hilly terrain. The course was designed by Gary Player and opened in 1980. It is located at 1456 Ishiuchi, Tsukigase, Nara City, roughly 6 kilometers from the Chiharada Interchange on the Meihan National Road, making it reachable by car from the Nara-Osaka corridor. With 27 holes split into three nines, golfers can combine any two of the three courses for an 18-hole round, a format common among Japanese clubs with multiple course loops. The hilly setting places the layout in Nara's mountainous eastern district near Tsukigase, an area shaped by terrain rather than flat parkland. As a Gary Player design dating to 1980, the course reflects the wave of international-architect projects built in Japan during that period, and its three-course structure gives visiting golfers routing variety within a single facility.
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Asuka Country Club
Asuka Country Club is an 18-hole, par-71 course in Nara, playing to 6,630 yards from the back tees across hilly terrain. It was designed by Osamu Ueda and opened in 1959, making it one of the older golf clubs in the Nara area. The course is located at 7-1441 Futana, Nara City, and is reachable from Higashi-Ikoma Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line, with a club shuttle bus available, or by car via the Dai-ni Hanna Toll Road's Ichibu Interchange, about 5 kilometers away. Rounds at Asuka Country Club require a caddy, and play is by riding cart rather than on foot. The combination of a 1959 opening date and hilly Nara terrain places the course among Japan's established mid-century clubs, with a routing shaped by the region's topography rather than flat parkland. Golfers traveling from Osaka or central Nara can reach the club either by rail with the shuttle connection or directly by expressway.
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Nara International Golf Club
Nara International Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Nara, playing to 7,055 yards from the back tees over hilly terrain. Designed by Osamu Ueda, the same architect behind Asuka Country Club, it opened in 1957. The club is located at 5-10-1 Horai, Nara City, near Gakuenmae Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line, with a club shuttle bus, and close to the Gakuenmae exit of the Dai-ni Hanna Road. A caddy is required for play, and golfers ride in a cart by default; those who choose to walk the course are not charged the 1,650-yen cart fee. At 7,055 yards, the course runs longer than many mid-century Japanese layouts, reflecting its par-72 routing across hilly ground. Its 1957 opening date and Osamu Ueda design place it among the older golf clubs in the Nara area, alongside other courses from the same architect and era.
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Hanayoshino Contry Club
Hanayoshino Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course set on hilly terrain in Oyodo, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, with a total yardage of 7,018 yards across two 9-hole courses. Professional golfer Ayako Okamoto served as course design advisor for the layout. Weekday green fees start from 18,600 yen and weekend fees start from 24,700 yen. The club can be reached from Fukugami Station on the Kintetsu Yoshino Line, with a club bus available, or by car via the Minami-Hanna Expressway, about 20 kilometers from the Katsuragi Interchange. Caddie service is optional, and every riding cart at Hanayoshino is fitted with air conditioning and seat heaters at no additional charge. This combination of Okamoto's design input, year-round climate-controlled carts, and direct rail access via a club bus makes Hanayoshino a comfortable option for golfers visiting the Yoshino area of Nara.
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Nara Royal Golf Club
Nara Royal Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course located in Oiwa, Oyodo-cho, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, laid out over hilly terrain with a total yardage of 6,767 yards. The course was designed by Mitsuaki Kobayashi. Access by rail is via Yoshinoguchi Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line, about a 10-minute drive from the course, and by car via the Minami-Hanna Road, with the Katsuragi Interchange approximately 15 kilometers away. Rounds are played using 5-seat electromagnetic guidance carts, a system that follows a buried guide wire around the course rather than requiring a driver. This cart setup, combined with the hilly par-72 layout and straightforward access from Yoshinoguchi Station, makes Nara Royal Golf Club a practical choice for golfers touring the Yoshino district of Nara Prefecture.
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Nara Wakakusa Country Club
Nara Wakakusa Country Club is a 27-hole facility made up of three combinable nine-hole courses, set on hilly terrain in Nara city. The course was designed by architect J. Miller and opened in 1990. Golfers get around on self-drive riding carts fitted with GPS navigation and a scoring function, and no caddies are provided. A bath facility is available on site for use after play. The club is located inland in Nara Prefecture, close to the Meihan Road's Ogura Interchange, about 2 kilometers away, making it an accessible option for golfers driving in from the Kansai region. With three nines to combine and a design dating to 1990, Nara Wakakusa offers a larger-scale, hilly round than many single-course clubs in the area, paired with a self-drive cart system built around GPS-based scoring and navigation for players managing their own pace around the course.
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Narahakuho Country Club
Narahakuho Country Club is a golf course in Nara, Japan with 18 holes, par 72. The course type is recorded as woodland, and the course page keeps that classification separate from unverified design or history notes. The recorded address is 1370-2 Kirihata, Yamazoe, Yamabe District, Nara 630-2234, Japan. Map coordinates are 34.62574, 136.00247, which helps visitors check driving routes, nearby hotels, and regional travel plans before asking for tee-time support. For golf planning, the confirmed course specifications on this page are limited to 18 holes and par 72. The gallery uses 6 course photos from the imported media set, giving visitors a visual check before they contact Elite Golf Japan. Elite Golf Japan can review availability for this course and explain what can be arranged for overseas golfers, including tee-time requests, rental club needs, caddie requests, and English communication with the course. Green fees, visitor rules, dress code, transportation timing, and seasonal operations can change, so those details should be confirmed before booking rather than inferred from the directory listing.
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