Otsu Country Club Higashi Course
Otsu Country Club's Higashi (East) Course is a 27-hole, par-108 woodland layout in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, built by Shimizu Corporation and opened in 1969. Comprising three nine-hole courses with a combined yardage of 10,085, it is the older and larger of the club's two courses, predating the Nishi Course by three decades. It sits roughly 10km from the Kasatori Interchange on the Keiji Bypass. Rounds are played without caddies, using self-drive carts; fairway entry is available for an additional fee. A bath is available on-site after the round. Golfers can combine any two of the three nines for an 18-hole round, and the club's proximity to its sister Nishi Course gives visitors the option of a two-course stay in the Otsu area.
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Daily Shigaraki Country Club
Daily Shigaraki Country Club is a 27-hole hilly course in Shigarakicho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, opened in 1978. The 27 holes are organized as three separate nine-hole courses, designed by Mitsuaki Kobayashi, giving golfers three possible 18-hole combinations on each visit. The routing runs through hilly terrain, consistent with the course type listed for this club. Shigarakicho is best known outside golf for its long-running pottery industry, and the club sits within that same district of Koka City. A bath facility is available on site for use after play. Par and yardage figures are not published for the individual nines, and detailed transit access is not listed, so golfers should confirm both directly with the club when booking. With three separate nines rather than a single 18-hole routing, the course works well for groups who want variety across multiple rounds rather than one fixed configuration.
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Koga Country Club
Koga Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture, opened in 1966. The layout is set on hilly terrain and plays to a back-tee yardage of 6,853 yards, designed by Nobukatsu Marumo. The club is reached from JR Kusatsu Line's Mikumo Station, about a five-minute taxi ride, or via the Shin-Meishin Expressway's Shigaraki Interchange, roughly ten minutes by car. A bath facility is available on site after the round. At nearly six decades old, the course is one of the longer-established clubs in this part of Shiga. The 6,853-yard back-tee distance makes it a fuller test for stronger players, while the hilly routing adds elevation change through the round. Caddy and cart details are not published for this course, so golfers should confirm arrangements directly with the club when booking a tee time.
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Omi Country Club
Omi Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture, opened in 1967 and designed by Sozaburo Uwanishi. The course plays to 6,800 yards from the back tees. Access is from JR Tokaido Main Line's Yasu Station, about a 15-minute taxi ride, or from the Meishin Expressway, roughly 4 kilometers from Ryuo Interchange or 7 kilometers from Ritto-Konan Interchange. The club operates without caddies, and rounds are played with electric riding carts equipped with GPS course navigation; groups are limited to four players as a rule. A bath facility is available on site after play. Opened in the late 1960s, the course sits in the Bodaiji area of Konan City. The combination of GPS-equipped carts and no-caddy play makes the round self-paced, and the four-player group rule keeps play consistent through the course.
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Sorei Golf Club Tsuchiyama Course
Sorei Golf Club Tsuchiyama Course is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Tsuchiyama-cho, Koka, Shiga Prefecture. Opened in 1992 and designed by Mitsuaki Kobayashi, the course plays over hilly terrain with a back-tee yardage of 6,376 yards, giving it a par-72 length typical of a mid-length hilly layout. The full address is 1118-7 Minami-tsuchiyama, Tsuchiyama-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga. By car, the course is about 7 kilometers from the Koka-Tsuchiyama Interchange on the Shin-Meishin Expressway. Golfers coming by train can reach JR Kusatsu Line's Kibukawa Station, which is roughly a 25-minute drive from the course, meaning a taxi or arranged transfer is needed for the final leg. As a single-course facility with 18 holes across one routing, Sorei Tsuchiyama suits visitors planning a single round rather than a two-course day. No published green fee data is available for this listing; golfers should confirm current pricing directly with the club before booking.
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Diamond Shiga Country Club
Diamond Shiga Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course located at 1711 Kurokawa, Tsuchiyama-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture. Opened in 1991, the course plays to a back-tee yardage of 6,916 yards, longer than many of the hilly-terrain courses in the same Koka area. Green fees start from 7,700 yen on weekdays and 9,700 yen on weekends, based on the minimum listed rates. The course operates with riding carts on a self-play basis, though a caddy can be arranged on request for golfers who prefer one. After the round, players have access to an onsen bath at the clubhouse, a feature not listed at every course in the region. No architect is recorded for this design in the available data. Specific train and expressway access details are not published for Diamond Shiga; golfers should confirm the best route from Koka or the Shin-Meishin Expressway corridor when booking.
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Comwood Golf Club
Comwood Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course at 111 Oaza Ohara Ueda, Koka-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture. The course was designed by Kazumi Miura and plays to a back-tee yardage of 7,102 yards, making it one of the longer hilly-terrain layouts in the Koka area, alongside neighboring clubs such as Diamond Shiga Country Club. The opening year is not recorded in the available data. By car, the course is close to the Koka-Tsuchiyama Interchange on the Shin-Meishin Expressway, roughly a 7-minute drive or within a 5-kilometer radius. No train station access, green fee, caddy, cart type, or bath/onsen information is published for this listing. As with other single-course clubs in the region, Comwood is best suited to golfers planning one round rather than a multi-course day, and visitors should confirm current pricing and facilities directly with the club before booking.
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Daikoka Country Club Kamura Course
Daikoka Country Club Kamura Course is an 18-hole, par-72 woodland course located at 1940 Kamura, Koka-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture. Designed by Ryuichi Endo and opened in 1977, it is one of two courses operated by Daikoka Country Club, with a back-tee yardage of 6,436 yards. Golfers arriving by train can use JR Kusatsu Line's Aburahi or Tsuge stations, and by car the course is about 15 minutes from the Koka-Tsuchiyama Interchange on the Shin-Meishin Expressway. A bath facility is available at the clubhouse after the round. No caddy, cart type, or green fee information is published for this listing, so visitors should confirm those details directly with the club before booking. As the older of the region's courses in this dataset, dating to 1977, Daikoka's woodland routing offers a different terrain profile from the hilly courses found elsewhere in Koka.
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Daikoka Country Club Aburahi Course
Daikoka Country Club's Aburahi Course sits in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, and opened in 1973. The layout was designed by Chen Ching-po and spans three 9-hole loops totaling 27 holes, par 108, over 10,102 yards. The course type is classified as woodland, reflecting its wooded Koka setting between Kyoto and Nagoya. Weekday green fees start at JPY 10,500, rising to JPY 16,000 on weekends. Golfers get around by riding cart equipped with a remote control and GPS navigation system, with caddy service available on an optional basis. The club does not offer an onsen or bath facility on-site. By car, the Shin-Meishin Expressway connects via Koka-Tsuchiyama IC, roughly 11 kilometers away, or Konan IC, about 12 kilometers away. Golfers arriving by train can use JR Kusatsu Line to Aburahi Station, from which the club runs a shuttle by reservation, except on Mondays. With three nine-hole courses, Aburahi offers multiple 18-hole combinations for repeat play within the same visit.
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Century Shiga Golf Club
Century Shiga Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course located in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, at Konan-cho Ikeda. The course opened in 1975 and is classified as a hilly layout, with a back-tee yardage of 6,567 yards. The club is close to the Shin-Meishin Expressway, reachable from Konan IC in about five minutes by car, making it a convenient stop for golfers touring the Koka area. An on-site bath facility is available for golfers after their round. Architect and green fee details are not published for this club. Located in the same Konan district as several other Shiga courses, Century Shiga sits within the hilly terrain south of Lake Biwa, an area known for its concentration of golf courses built through the 1970s and 1980s. Golfers planning a visit should confirm caddy availability and current green fees directly with the club, as this information was not listed in the available course data.
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Shiga Konan Country Club
Shiga Konan Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course located in Konan-cho, Koka, Shiga Prefecture. Designed by Uenishi Sozaburo, the course opened in 1976 and plays to a total yardage of 6,263 yards. Green fees start at JPY 5,637 on weekdays and JPY 9,546 on weekends, among the more accessible rates in the Koka golf district. The club operates without caddy service, and golfers get around the course by riding cart. An on-site bath facility is available after the round. By car, the course is roughly 5 kilometers from Konan IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway. Golfers arriving by train can reach JR Kusatsu Line's Terasho Station, from which the club is about a five-minute taxi ride. Sitting alongside Century Shiga Golf Club and other courses in the same Konan district, Shiga Konan Country Club is part of a cluster of hilly-terrain layouts built in Shiga in the 1970s.
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Keihan Country Club
Keihan Country Club is a 27-hole hilly course in Otsu, Shiga, laid out across three nine-hole loops and designed by Kobayashi Mitsuaki. The course opened in 1978 in Oishi Sozuka-cho, on the eastern side of the Lake Biwa area. Golfers reach the club by car from JR Ishiyama Station on the Tokaido Line, roughly a 30-minute drive, or via the Keihan Railway's Uji Station; the Kasatori interchange on the Keiji Bypass sits within about 5 km of the entrance. Players can choose a caddy or go without one, and get around the course on a riding cart. A bathhouse is on site for post-round use. Green fees start from 5,700 yen on weekdays and 8,428 yen on weekends. With three separate nines, Keihan Country Club can be played in different 18-hole combinations, and its hilly routing gives the round more elevation change than flatter courses in the area.
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Seta Golf Course
Seta Golf Course sits in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on a hilly layout designed by architect Seiichi Inoue. The facility comprises three courses, and this 18-hole routing plays to a par of 72. Inoue, one of postwar Japan's most prolific golf course designers, shaped the terrain into a course that follows the natural contours of the hills around Setahashimoto. A caddy is required for every round, and players move between holes by riding cart, a standard combination at established Kansai-area clubs of this vintage. The course sits close to central Otsu: JR Ishiyama Station is about a ten-minute taxi ride away, and the Meishin Expressway's Seta-higashi and Seta-nishi interchanges are roughly two kilometers from the clubhouse, making the course an easy stop for golfers arriving from Kyoto or Osaka. With three courses on site, Seta Golf Course is one of the larger club complexes in the Lake Biwa area, giving members and visitors a choice of routings within a single hilly setting.
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Japan Ace Golf Club
Japan Ace Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, opened in 1972 and designed by architect Shoichi Suzuki. The course plays to a total yardage of 6,820 from the back tees over hilly terrain. Access is via the Meishin Expressway's Ritto Interchange. A caddy is required for every round, and golfers move around the course using electromagnetic-induction GPS carts rather than pull carts or on-foot play alone. The club also has a bath facility for use after the round. Green fees start from 9,880 yen on weekdays and rise to a minimum of 21,980 yen on weekends, reflecting the higher demand for weekend tee times. Opened in 1972, Japan Ace Golf Club has been operating in Ritto for more than five decades, with its hilly 6,820-yard layout and mandatory caddy service placing it closer to the traditional, full-service end of Japanese club golf than courses that allow self-play.
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Biwako Country Club
Biwako Country Club is a 27-hole facility in Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, made up of three separate courses. The club opened in 1959, with the original design credited to architect Seizo Tomizawa. In October 2020, the Biwako course was renovated by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, updating one of the club's three nines while the others retain the earlier layout. The property sits in the Misono area of Ritto and can be reached from JR Biwako Line's Kusatsu Station, roughly a 20-minute taxi ride, or by car via the Meishin Expressway's Ritto Interchange. With three courses under one roof, Biwako Country Club offers more variety in a single visit than a standard 18-hole club, giving golfers a choice between the Greg Norman-renovated Biwako course and the club's other layouts dating back to the 1959 opening.
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Ryuo Golf Course
Ryuo Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout in Ryuo, Gamo District, Shiga Prefecture, playing to 6,600 yards. The course opened in 1982 and was built by Seibu Construction Co., Ltd. Access by car is straightforward: Ryuo Interchange on the Meishin Expressway sits about 3 kilometers from the clubhouse. Golfers arriving by train can reach Omihachiman Station on the JR Tokaido (Biwako) Line and continue by taxi, a ride of roughly 20 minutes. Riding carts are equipped with GPS navigation and a leaderboard display and are permitted onto the fairways, a setup that suits golfers tracking scores in real time. Caddy service is optional rather than mandatory, giving visitors the flexibility to walk the round unassisted or request a caddy. At 6,600 yards over 18 holes, the course sits at a standard par-72 length for a full day's round near Lake Biwa.
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Maple Hills Golf Club
Maple Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Koka, Shiga, designed by Yukichi Kobayashi and opened in 1995. The layout runs 6,840 yards from the back tees. Carts here are equipped with iPad-based navigation (iGolfShaper), showing distances and hole layouts throughout the round. The clubhouse includes an onsen bath. Access is via the Shin-Meishin Expressway, exiting at Shigaraki IC, in the Shigaraki district of Koka, an area known for its pottery tradition. No caddy service is listed, so rounds are played in a self-navigated cart format. The course dates to the mid-1990s wave of hilly-course construction in Shiga prefecture, southeast of Lake Biwa. For visitors combining golf with an onsen stop, Maple Hills offers both an 18-hole round and a post-round bath at the same facility.
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The Country Club
The Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Koka, Shiga, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1995. The layout measures 6,911 yards from the back tees. A caddy is required for play here, unlike many newer Japanese courses that operate without one. Green fees start at 16,040 yen on weekdays and 22,090 yen on weekends. The clubhouse has a bath. By car, the course is reached via the Shin-Meishin Expressway, exiting at Shigaraki IC; by train, the nearest stations are Ishiyama and Seta on the JR Biwako Line, roughly a 35-minute taxi ride away. The Robert Trent Jones Jr. design and required-caddy format place this course in the higher-service tier of Shiga golf, distinct from cart-only, self-navigated layouts in the same Shigaraki area.
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Meishin Yokaichi Country Club
Meishin Yokaichi Country Club sits in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture, at the base of the Suzuka mountain range. The facility spans three 9-hole courses for a combined 27 holes and a total par of 108, designed by architect Masatane Soma and opened in 1965. The three-loop layout gives players multiple 18-hole combinations to choose from over a single round. The club is reachable by car from the Meishin Expressway's Yokaichi Interchange, about 5 kilometers away, or from the Gamo Smart IC (ETC-only), roughly 7 kilometers away. By train, the nearest stations are Yokaichi on the Omi Railway and Omi-Hachiman on the JR Tokaido Main Line, though the club does not run a shuttle bus, so a taxi or rental car is the practical way in. The address is 983-150 Ishido-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga. For golfers exploring the Kansai region, the course's proximity to the Meishin Expressway makes it a straightforward stop between Kyoto and Nagoya.
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Taga Green Club
Taga Green Club is a compact 9-hole course in Taga, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture. It is a single hilly course, smaller in scale than the multi-course complexes common at larger clubs elsewhere in Japan, suited to golfers looking for a shorter round. The nearest station, Tagataisha-mae, takes its name from the nearby Taga Taisha shrine, placing the course in the same part of Taga as that landmark. The hilly terrain of the Inukami District gives the nine holes natural elevation change from tee to green rather than flat parkland routing. As a single 9-hole course, Taga Green Club plays as a shorter outing rather than a full 18-hole round, which can make it a practical option for golfers combining a game with other plans around Lake Biwa in Shiga.
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Hino Golf Club
Hino Golf Club sits in Gamo District, Hino, Shiga, on hilly terrain across two 18-hole courses totaling 36 holes and a par of 72. The layout was designed by Shoichi Suzuki and opened for play in 1972, with a combined back-tee yardage of 7,035 yards. Getting there without a car means a taxi ride of roughly 40 minutes from JR Omi-Hachiman Station, since no club bus runs; drivers can reach the club from the Meishin Expressway's Yokaichi Interchange, within 10 kilometers. Green fees start from 6,719 yen on weekdays and 7,173 yen on weekends. Caddy service is optional, and rounds are played in electromagnetic-guided riding carts fitted with navigation systems. An on-site bath is available after the round. With two courses in play, the club suits groups looking for a full day of golf or a change of scenery between rounds in the Shiga hills.
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Tarao Country Club
Tarao Country Club is a 36-hole highland golf complex in Koka, Shiga, opened in 1985. The facility comprises two 18-hole layouts, the East Course designed by Tadashi Shimamura and the West Course designed by Yoshiyuki Deki, with a combined par of 144. Set in the highland terrain of Shigaraki, the course is located at 1 Tarao, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-shi, Shiga. Caddy service is available on an optional basis, giving golfers the choice of a caddied or self-navigated round. The nearest expressway access is Ouchi IC on the Meishin Expressway, roughly 20 minutes by car. With two full 18-hole courses on one site, the club can host larger groups or back-to-back rounds without repeating a layout. Golfers looking for a highland setting with distinct East and West identities, each credited to a different architect, will find Tarao a straightforward option within reach of the Meishin Expressway network in the Kansai region.
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Kyowa Golf Club
Kyowa Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course on hilly terrain, designed by Yoshio Asakawa and opened in 1974. The layout plays to 6,635 yards from the back tees. Golfers use self-drive, five-seat carts, with fairway entry available for an extra fee, and there is no caddy service. The clubhouse has an on-site bath. By car, the course sits roughly 25 kilometers from the Meishin Expressway's Seta-nishi Interchange; some visitors instead approach via the Keiji Bypass, exiting at Kasatori Interchange, about a 30-minute drive from there. The hilly setting and mid-1970s opening place Kyowa among the established courses of the wider Kyoto-Shiga region, with a full 6,635-yard test suited to golfers who want a self-paced round without a caddy on the bag.
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Asamiya Golf Course
Asamiya Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout on hilly ground in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. Designed by Shoichi Suzuki, the course opened in 1997 and measures 6,795 yards from the back tees. Golfers use self-drive, five-seat carts, with no caddy service; fairway entry with the cart is permitted for an additional fee. The clubhouse includes an on-site bath. Drivers can reach the course from the Shin-Meishin Expressway's Shigaraki Interchange, about 13 kilometers away. At 6,795 yards, Asamiya is among the longer 18-hole courses in this set, opened in 1997, later than many of its regional neighbors, and set on the hilly terrain typical of the Shigaraki area of Koka City.
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Shiga Country Club
Shiga Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course laid out across two nine-hole loops on hilly terrain in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. Designed by Yasuzo Kaneko, the club opened in 1976 and plays to 6,464 yards from the back tees. Caddy service is optional, and carts are equipped with iPad navigation. Green fees start from 11,860 yen on weekdays and 18,460 yen on weekends. The clubhouse has an on-site bath. Golfers arriving by rail can take a roughly 15-minute taxi from Shigaraki Kogen Railway's Shigaraki Station, while those driving can reach the club in about 15 minutes from the Shin-Meishin Expressway's Shigaraki Interchange. About 50 years since opening, with iPad-equipped carts and optional caddy service, Shiga Country Club combines an established layout with more modern on-course amenities.
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Shigaraki country club Sugiyama Course
Shigaraki Country Club's Sugiyama Course sits in the hills of Koka, Shiga Prefecture, near the town of Shigaraki. The layout comprises 27 holes across three nine-hole loops, playing to a combined par of 108 over 6,804 yards. The course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Jr., whose renovation shaped the current routing through the hilly terrain. Riding carts fitted with iPad navigation are standard, and caddies are available on an optional basis. A bathhouse is on site for post-round use. Green fees start from 10,650 yen on weekdays and 16,260 yen on weekends. Golfers can reach the club by taxi from Shigaraki Kogen Railway's Shigaraki Station, about 15 minutes away, or from JR Tokaido Main Line's Seta Station, roughly 30 minutes by taxi. By car, the Shin-Meishin Expressway's Shigaraki IC is about 10 minutes from the course. The three-loop structure gives players a choice of 18-hole combinations within the same club, set within the hilly landscape typical of the Koka area.
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Shigaraki country club Tashiro Course
Shigaraki Country Club's Tashiro Course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout in the hills of Koka, Shiga Prefecture, designed by architect Lee Schmidt. The course measures 7,188 yards in total, with a back-tee yardage of 6,557 yards. Set on hilly terrain near the town of Shigaraki, the course is part of the same club as the neighboring Sugiyama Course. Riding carts with iPad navigation are provided, caddies are available on an optional basis, and a bathhouse is on site. Green fees start from 11,750 yen on weekdays and 18,460 yen on weekends. Access is by taxi from Shigaraki Kogen Railway's Shigaraki Station, about 15 minutes away, or from JR Tokaido Main Line's Seta Station, around 30 minutes by taxi. By car, the Shin-Meishin Expressway's Shigaraki IC is roughly 10 minutes from the club. The par-72 routing over hilly ground gives the Tashiro Course a longer overall yardage than many courses in the region.
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Shigarakinomori Country Club
Shigarakinomori Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course set on hilly terrain in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, in the Nagano district of Shigaraki. The course opened in 1974 and was designed by architect Seizo Tomizawa. It plays to 6,879 yards. Carts on the course use the VIMO electromagnetic guidance system rather than a standard gas or electric cart. The club is reached by car via the Shin-Meishin Expressway's Shigaraki IC, about 7 minutes away. Opened in the mid-1970s, the course predates several of the other clubs in the Shigaraki area, including Orange Shiga Country Club, which opened a decade later in 1984. Its par-72, 6,879-yard routing runs across the hilly ground typical of the Koka region, with the VIMO cart system guiding players around the course automatically via electromagnetic tracks embedded in the cart paths.
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Orange Shiga Country Club
Orange Shiga Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course on hilly terrain in the Miyamachi area of Shigaraki, Koka, Shiga Prefecture. The course opened in 1984 and was designed by Shiga Sokuryo Sekkei (Shiga Surveying and Design). It plays to 6,697 yards, with a back-tee yardage also listed at 6,697 yards. A bathhouse is available on site for use after play. The club is reached by car via the Shin-Meishin Expressway's Shigaraki IC, about 5 minutes away, making it one of the more accessible courses in the Shigaraki cluster from that interchange. Opening a decade after the nearby Shigarakinomori Country Club, Orange Shiga Country Club rounds out a group of golf facilities built across the hilly Koka countryside from the 1970s through the 1980s. The course's short drive from the expressway makes it a practical stop for golfers routing through the Shigaraki area.
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Fuji Stadium Golf Club South Course
Fuji Stadium Golf Club South Course is an 18-hole hilly layout in Koka, Shiga, part of a two-course facility that also includes the North Course. The course was co-designed by Jumbo Ozaki and Kentaro Sato, pairing a leading Japanese tour professional's input with Sato's design practice. The terrain follows the hilly landscape of Koka, a city set in the hill country east of Lake Biwa near the Shiga-Mie-Iga border. Golfers can reach the club via the Meihan National Route, exiting at Shimotsuge IC, or from the Nishimeihan Expressway at Matsubara IC, both of which serve the Koka and Iga area. After the round, the clubhouse offers a bath facility for guests to unwind. As the South Course of a linked two-course property, it can be played on its own or combined with the North Course for a fuller day of golf in the Koka hills.
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Fuji Stadium Golf Club North Course
Fuji Stadium Golf Club North Course is an 18-hole hilly layout in Koka, Shiga, the sister course to the property's South Course. Jumbo Ozaki and Kentaro Sato co-designed both courses, shaping play across Koka's hilly terrain east of Lake Biwa. The North Course is equipped with GPS cart navigation, giving players yardage and hole information from the cart during the round. Access is via the Meihan National Route at Shimotsuge IC or the Nishimeihan Expressway at Matsubara IC, both serving the Koka and Iga area. A bath facility is available at the clubhouse after play. Paired with the South Course, the North Course forms one half of a two-course Koka golf destination designed by a well-known Japanese tour professional and his design partner.
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Hira Golf Club
Hira Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, opened in 1989. The layout was designed by Toda Corporation and Allison Co. and covers 6,855 yards from the back tees over hilly terrain. Caddie service is optional, and golfers ride in five-seat riding carts. A bathhouse is available at the clubhouse. The course is close to the Kosei Road's Mano Interchange, about 2 kilometers away, making it a short drive for golfers based near Lake Biwa. By train, JR Katata Station on the Kosei Line is about a 10-minute taxi ride, and the club also runs a shuttle bus on weekends and holidays. Set west of Lake Biwa, the course combines hilly ground with a mid-length par-72 routing, and the option of caddie service or self-drive carts gives golfers flexibility in how they play the round.
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Koji-yama Country Club
Koji-yama Country Club is an 18-hole, par-71 course in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, designed by Nobuo Tanimizu and opened in 1961. The course covers hilly terrain and measures 5,216 yards from the back tees, a compact and demanding routing for a course of its era. Weekday green fees start from 8,360 yen and weekend fees from 12,360 yen. The nearest expressway access is Kyoto Higashi IC on the Meishin Expressway, making the club a practical stop for golfers traveling between Kyoto and Otsu. Every cart at Koji-yama is fitted with a navigation system, a feature that helps golfers track distances and course layout as they play. After the round, an on-site bath is available. With over six decades of history since its 1961 opening, Koji-yama Country Club is one of the longer-established clubs in the Shiga golf scene.
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Meishin Ryuou Country Club
Meishin Ryuou Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Koka, Shiga, on Japan's Kansai side. The course was designed by Hiroshi Watanabe and plays to 6,813 yards from the back tees. It sits close to two expressway access points: Gamo Smart IC is about 8 minutes away, and the Meishin Expressway's Ryuo IC is about 15 minutes away, making it a practical stop for golfers driving between Kyoto and Nagoya. A shuttle service runs from JR Mikumo Station, though it operates only on weekends and requires advance reservation, with a ride of roughly 15 to 20 minutes. Riding carts became available on weekdays from October 2024 and were extended to every day of the week from February 2025. Green fees start from 11,200 yen on weekdays and 14,600 yen on weekends. The clubhouse has a bath, giving players a place to unwind after the round.
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Asahino Country Club
Asahino Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Higashiomi, Shiga, opened in 1976. Designed by Shoichi Suzuki, the course measures 6,980 yards from the back tees, one of the longer layouts among nearby Shiga courses. It uses electromagnetic-induction battery carts, an eco-friendly, remotely operated system. The clubhouse has a bath, giving golfers a place to relax after their round. By car, the Meishin Expressway's Ryuo IC is about 15 minutes away, and the ETC-only Gamo Smart IC is roughly 10 minutes from the gate. Golfers without a car can reach the club from JR Omi-Hachiman Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line, a taxi ride of about 25 minutes. The hilly terrain and half-century-old layout give the course a mature, established character, set in the eastern part of Shiga prefecture within reach of both Kyoto and Nagoya.
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Bears Paw Japan Country Club
Bears Paw Japan Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Koka, Shiga, opened in 2000. It was designed by Jack Nicklaus through his Golden Bear International design firm, and plays to 7,006 yards from the back tees, one of the longer courses in the area. The club operates on a self-play basis: caddies are optional rather than standard, and rounds are played with five-seat riding carts that stay on cart paths rather than driving onto the fairways. Green fees start from 6,500 yen on weekdays and 9,400 yen on weekends. The clubhouse has a bath for golfers after their round. By train, JR Mikumo Station on the JR Kusatsu Line is about a 15-minute taxi ride away; by car, the Meishin Expressway's Ryuo IC is roughly 10 kilometers from the course. As a Nicklaus design opened at the turn of the millennium, the layout reflects a more modern styling than many of Shiga's older clubs.
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Meishin-ritto Country Club
Meishin-ritto Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course laid out over hilly terrain in Koka, Shiga, and has operated since 1969. The layout stretches to roughly 7,100 yards, giving players a full test across the property's elevation changes. The club sits close to the Shin-Meishin Expressway, with the Koka-Tsuchiyama interchange only about seven minutes away by car, making it a convenient stop for golfers driving between the Kansai region's cities. Those arriving by train can reach Kibukawa Station on the JR Kusatsu Line and continue by taxi, a trip of around twenty minutes. Carts here are self-drive and restricted to the cart paths, so players cover the property between shots while the cart handles the paved routes. After the round, an on-site bath offers a place to unwind before heading back out. The combination of hilly design, expressway access, and a full-length back-tee yardage makes this a solid option for visitors touring Shiga's inland courses.
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Gamo Golf Club
Gamo Golf Club sits in Hino, Shiga Prefecture, roughly 17 minutes from Ryuo Interchange on the Meishin Expressway and about 20 minutes from Koka Tsuchiyama Interchange on the Shin-Meishin Expressway. The facility is built across hilly terrain and offers 27 holes split into three 9-hole courses, with a combined yardage of 10,431 yards. Play is optional-caddy, and carts are either 4-seat or 2-seat models fitted with Eagle Vision course-navigation systems, giving players yardage and hole information as they move around the layout. A bath facility is available on site for use after the round. Green fees start from 11,490 yen on weekdays and 16,990 yen on weekends, making the club accessible for both casual outings and repeat play. Its position within reach of two expressway interchanges makes Gamo Golf Club a practical stop for visitors travelling through the Kansai region who want a hilly, multi-course layout without straying far from the highway network.
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Hikone Country Club
Hikone Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, playing 6,451 yards over hilly terrain. The club is located in Toriimoto-cho, Hikone City, about a 7-to-10-minute drive from JR Hikone Station and a 12-to-14-minute drive from JR Maibara Station. By car, it sits roughly 7 to 10 minutes from Hikone IC on the Meishin Expressway. Caddies are optional at Hikone Country Club, and the clubhouse has bath facilities. The club operates a single 18-hole course rather than multiple layouts. Green fee pricing and course architect information are not listed in current records for this course, so golfers should confirm rates and course history directly with the club. Golfers arriving by car have quick access via the Meishin Expressway, while those travelling by rail can reach the club within roughly 10 minutes of either JR Hikone or JR Maibara stations.
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Kuchiki Golf Club
Kuchiki Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Takashima, Shiga, opened in 1972. It is one of two courses operated at the facility. The club sits in the hills near Kutsuki, reached by taxi in about 20 minutes from JR Adogawa Station on the Kosei Line, or by car via the Kyoto-higashi interchange on the Meishin Expressway, roughly 31 kilometers away, or the Mano interchange on the Kosei Road. Carts are electromagnetic-guided, and caddy service is not offered, so rounds are played carts-only. The clubhouse has an onsen bath, giving visitors a place to unwind after a round on the hilly terrain. Opened more than five decades ago in 1972, Kuchiki has built a long operating history in the Takashima area of Shiga, and its position as one of a two-course facility gives golfers based there the option of a second round on site.
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Biwa Lake Lakeside Golf Course
Biwa Lake Lakeside Golf Course is a 27-hole facility in Moriyama, Shiga, made up of three nine-hole courses that can be combined into different 18-hole rounds. This gives golfers a choice of layouts across visits. The club opened in 1968 near the shore of Lake Biwa. Carts are GPS-equipped, four-seat models and are permitted to drive onto the fairway. The clubhouse includes bath facilities. Green fees start from 7,980 yen on weekdays and 12,480 yen on weekends. The course can be reached from JR Moriyama Station or JR Katata Station, each about a 15-minute taxi ride away, or by car via the Meishin Expressway's Ritto Interchange, roughly 20 minutes from the club. The address is 2300 Kihama-cho, Moriyama, Shiga.
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Omi Hills Golf Club
Omi Hills Golf Club is a golf course in Shiga, 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 1-314 Kaigake, Hino, Gamo District, Shiga 529-1631, Japan. Map coordinates are 34.98955, 136.27785, 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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Shiga Golf Club
Shiga Golf Club is a golf course in Shiga, 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 1115-1 Minakuchichō Gika, Koka, Shiga 528-0004, Japan. Map coordinates are 34.94667, 136.19693, 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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