Japan Golf Courses
21 courses listed in Wakayama, including authorized partner courses and directory listings for planning golf travel in Japan.
Hashimoto Country Club is a 27-hole golf facility in Hashimoto, Wakayama, made up of three nine-hole courses laid out over hilly terrain, playing to a par of 72. The course was designed by Osamu Ueda and opened in 1966. The clubhouse is located at 1123 Shita-hyogo, Sumida-cho, Hashimoto, and is served by a club shuttle bus from Rinkan-Den-en-Toshi Station on the Nankai Koya Line; Gokojo Station and Hashimoto Station are also within walking distance. By car, the Hashimoto-Higashi IC on the Kinokawa Expressway is about 5 minutes away. Green fees start from ¥11,448 on weekdays and ¥16,524 on weekends. Caddy service is optional, and rounds are played with electromagnetically guided 5-seat carts equipped with GPS navigation. The clubhouse has an on-site bath for players after their round.
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Kii Kogen Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course laid out over hilly terrain in Katsuragi, Wakayama Prefecture. Designed by Sozaburo Uenishi and opened in 1976, the course plays to 6,756 yards from the back tees. The club sits inland in the Kii Peninsula's hill country, roughly 13 kilometers from Katsuragi-nishi Interchange on the Kyoto-Nara-Wakayama Expressway, making it reachable by car from the Kansai region. A bath is available on site for players after their round. Green fees start from 7,500 yen on weekdays and 16,660 yen on weekends, a typical gap between midweek and weekend pricing at Japanese clubs. The par-72 routing over 18 holes gives players a full round on hilly ground typical of the Wakayama interior, with the course classified as hilly rather than flat parkland. For visitors combining golf with a trip to the Koyasan area of Wakayama, Kii Kogen offers a course within reach of the expressway network, with on-site bathing facilities to close out the day.
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La Grace Golf Club's Wakayama Course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout set on hilly terrain in Inami, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture. The course plays to a total yardage of 7,210 from the back tees. There is no caddy service; all groups play self-style in riding carts. Access is by taxi from JR Kisei Main Line's Gobo Station, about 20 minutes away, or by car via the Yuasa-Gobo Road, roughly 12 kilometers from the Gobo interchange. A bath facility is available on site after the round. Green fees start at 9,240 yen on weekdays and rise to 12,650 yen on weekends. With no caddy required and self-play carts as standard, the course suits golfers who prefer to set their own pace across its hilly, 7,210-yard routing.
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Shirahama Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, opened in 1956. It was originally designed by Giichi Sato and later remodeled by Keiji Matsuyama. The hilly course plays to a total yardage of 6,110. Access is straightforward: about 15 minutes by taxi from JR Kinokuni Line's Shirahama Station, or by car via the Nanki-Tanabe IC, about 20 minutes away, or the closer Nanki-Shirahama IC, about 10 minutes away. The club has an onsen on site, a feature tied to Shirahama's long history as a hot-spring resort town. As one of the older clubs in the area, having opened in 1956, Shirahama Golf Club carries decades of history alongside its remodeled routing. The combination of a compact 6,110-yard layout and onsen bathing makes it a course built around convenience for visitors staying in the Shirahama resort area.
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Leograd Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course on hilly terrain in Hidakagawa, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture, part of a facility with two 18-hole courses. The course measures 6,804 yards from the back tees and was designed by Shunsuke Kato together with Ueshima Architectural Office. Play here is self-caddied: rounds use a self-play riding cart, with a separate fairway cart available by advance reservation for players who want one. The nearest station is Gobo on the JR Kisei Main Line, roughly a 30-minute taxi ride from the course, so visitors without a rental car should plan for taxi transfer time. At 6,804 yards over hilly ground, the layout rewards accurate iron play and course management on the longer holes. The combination of self-play carts and a rural Wakayama setting suits golfers looking for a quieter round away from city courses.
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Shirahama Beach Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, playing to a par of 71 over 6,234 yards. It was designed by Kanichi Akagi and opened in 1967, making it a long-established club on the Kii Peninsula's Pacific coast. The course takes its name from Shirahama, a well-known beach resort area of Wakayama, and sits in Shinjo-cho within Tanabe city. With a par of 71, the routing includes a mix of par-3, par-4, and par-5 holes across its 6,234 yards, a yardage that keeps the round manageable for a range of playing levels. Golfers visiting the Shirahama area for its beaches and hot spring resorts have a course close by that has been in continuous operation for more than five decades. Course type and additional facility details such as caddy service or cart arrangements are not published for this club, so visitors should confirm these directly with the course before booking.
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Sun Resort Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Kimino, Kaiso District, Wakayama Prefecture, designed by Mitsuaki Kobayashi and opened in 1995. The hilly layout plays to 6,758 yards from the back tees. Green fees start from 7,490 yen on weekdays and 7,990 yen on weekends. The club is about 13km (30 minutes) from Kainan-higashi Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway, a reasonable drive from Wakayama City or Osaka. Rounds are caddy-free, played with a 4-seat ride-on cart fitted with a navigation system, a self-paced format that keeps green fees on the lower end. An onsen-style bath is available at the clubhouse after the round.
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Japan Diamond Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 seaside course in Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture. Designed by J.E. Crane and opened in 1965, the course plays to a total yardage of 6,100 yards along the Kii Peninsula coastline. The club is reached by car in about 20 minutes from JR Kii-Katsuura Station on the JR Kisei Main Line; drivers coming from the Kansai region cover roughly 180 kilometers from Koriyama IC on the Nishimeihan Expressway. Play is caddy-required, with electric carts provided for the round. After golf, the club offers onsen bathing facilities, a feature tied to the hot spring area along this stretch of coast. The combination of a seaside routing, a mid-20th-century design pedigree, and onsen access makes this course a distinct stop for visitors touring the southern Kii Peninsula rather than a typical day-trip layout close to Osaka or Wakayama city.
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Kunikihaira Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 golf course in Kimino, Kaiso District, Wakayama Prefecture, part of a two-course facility with a back-tee yardage of 6,595 yards. The club sits in the hills above the Kinokawa River valley, roughly 10 minutes by taxi from Kishi Station on the JR Wakayama Line and Wakayama Electric Railway. By car, it is reachable from the Hanwa Expressway via the Kainan or Kainan-Higashi interchanges, or from the Kii-Kanwa Expressway via the Kinokawa interchange. Green fees start from 7,910 yen on weekdays and 11,050 yen on weekends. The clubhouse includes a bath, letting players wash and relax after a round. For visitors touring the Kii Peninsula, Kunikihaira offers a straightforward stop with clear access from both rail and expressway, away from the crowds of courses closer to central Wakayama City.
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Kii no Kuni Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Momoyama-cho, Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture, opened in 1973 and designed by Fumisawa Masasuke. The course is one of two at the club and plays to a back-tee yardage of 6,341 yards over its rolling terrain. Access is by taxi from Kishi Station on the Nankai Kishigawa Line, about 15 minutes away, or by car via the Kinokawa Expressway's Iwade-Negoro or Kinokawa interchanges, or the Hanwa Expressway's Kainan interchange, each roughly 15 to 20 kilometers from the course. The clubhouse has a bath for golfers to use after their round. With more than five decades of history since its 1973 opening, Kii no Kuni Country Club is a longstanding hilly-course option in the Kinokawa area of Wakayama, suited to golfers who want a layout shaped by the surrounding hills.
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Arita Tokyu Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 hilly course in Arita-gawa, Arita District, Wakayama Prefecture, designed by Miyazawa Chohei and opened in 1994. Course records list a total yardage of 7,086 yards, with a separate back-tee measurement of 6,677 yards, reflecting the demanding, hill-shaped routing. It is one of two courses at the club. Access is notably direct: the course sits right by the Kainan-Higashi interchange on the Hanwa Expressway, and the nearest train station is Kainan Station on the JR Kinokuni Line. That combination of expressway proximity and hilly terrain makes Arita Tokyu a practical choice for golfers based in Wakayama City or traveling along the Kii Peninsula coast who want a longer, more testing round without a long drive to reach the first tee.
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Kainan Kogen Country Club is a 45-hole, three-course hilly golf club in Aritagawa, Arita District, Wakayama Prefecture, designed by Tsutomu Maruyama of Nankai Kanko Kaihatsu and opened in 1975. Set across hilly terrain in the hills above Kainan, the club's three courses give golfers more flexibility to book a round than a typical single 18-hole layout. The nearest train station is Kainan Station, served by both the JR Hanwa Line and the Kisei Main Line, and the course is about 8 kilometers, or roughly 15 minutes by car, from the Kainan-Higashi interchange on the Hanwa Expressway. Opened in 1975, the club has operated in the Arita area of Wakayama for close to five decades. Its scale, three courses totaling 45 holes, sets it apart from most single-course clubs in the surrounding Kaiso and Arita districts of Wakayama Prefecture.
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Wakayama Country Club is an 18-hole, par-71 hilly course in Wakayama, designed by Giichi Sato and opened in 1964. The course plays to 5,834 total yards from the regular tees, extending to 6,139 yards from the back tees. It is located in Wakayama city, about a 5-minute drive (2 km) from Nankai Main Line's Wakayama University Station, and roughly 20 minutes (9 km) from Wakayama-kita IC on the Hanwa Expressway. As one of the older clubs in the region, dating to the mid-1960s, it reflects the hilly, established layouts typical of Kansai-area golf from that period. Weekday green fees start from 9,800 yen, rising to 17,000 yen on weekends. Caddy service, cart type, and bath facilities are not listed for this course, so golfers should check directly with the club when booking. The combination of city-adjacent access and expressway proximity makes it a convenient option for visitors based in Wakayama or nearby Osaka.
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Nanki Shirahama Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Kamitonda, Wakayama Prefecture, designed by Fukuichi Kato and opened in 1991. The course plays over hilly terrain and measures 7,022 yards from the back tees, a long test by Japanese course standards. The club is reachable from JR Shirahama Station by taxi in about seven minutes, and by car via Kamitonda IC, making it accessible for golfers visiting the Shirahama resort area. Carts here are dedicated fairway-driving carts, allowing play to move directly onto the fairway rather than staying on cart paths throughout the round. An on-site bath is available after the round. With its 7,022-yard length and 1991 opening, Nanki Shirahama Golf Club represents a longer, more modern design compared to older courses in the region, suited to golfers looking for a fuller test of distance.
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Kinan Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Inami, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, laid out over hilly terrain. Opened in 1976, the course plays to a total back-tee yardage of 7,044 yards. It sits close to the Wakayama coastline in the town of Inami, and is reached from the Hanwa Expressway via either Gobo IC or Inami IC, both around a 15-minute drive. The course's par-72 routing and length place it among the longer hilly-terrain courses in the region, giving players a full test across 18 holes. Kinan Country Club's location in Hidaka District puts it within range of other Wakayama-area courses for golfers building a multi-round itinerary in the prefecture. As with much of Wakayama's inland golf geography, the hilly layout means elevation change factors into club selection through the round. No specific price or facility details are listed for the course beyond its length, opening year and access points.
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Inami Country Club Fuji is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Inami, Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture. Designed by architect Shunsuke Kato and opened in 1996, the course covers a hilly routing with a back-tee yardage of 6,381 yards. It is one of the closer courses to an expressway interchange in the area, sitting roughly 3 minutes by car from Inami IC on the Hanwa Expressway. The club offers optional caddy service for rounds and has bath facilities on site for use after play. At 6,381 yards over 18 holes, the course is on the shorter side for a par-72 hilly layout, which can suit golfers looking for a quicker round without sacrificing the full 18-hole, par-72 format. Its proximity to Inami IC makes it a practical stop for visitors driving the Hanwa Expressway corridor through Wakayama, and its 1996 opening makes it a newer addition to the prefecture's golf courses relative to older layouts nearby.
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Funatomiyama Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Iwade, Wakayama Prefecture, laid out over hilly terrain. Designed by Shigeru Uchida, the course opened in 1974 and plays to a par of 66 over a total of 3,529 yards, making it a shorter, more compact 18-hole layout than a standard par-72 course. The club is close to public transport, with JR Wakayama Line's Iwade Station serving as the nearest station, and it is accessible by car from the Sennan interchange on the Hanwa Expressway. Caddy service is optional, and golfers move around the course in remote-controlled riding carts. The par-66 routing over 3,529 yards suits golfers looking for a quicker round without sacrificing a full 18 holes. No green fee or onsen information is listed for the club
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Kishikawa Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, opened in 1976. The hilly-terrain layout was designed by Gokichi Ohashi and plays 7,033 yards from the back tees. The club sits in the Kishikawa district of Kinokawa city and is reached via the Wakayama interchange on the Hanwa Expressway. As a hilly course, the routing follows the natural elevation changes of the property rather than a flat parkland design, so players should expect uphill and downhill lies across the round. Carts here are 5-seater models. For golfers based in Wakayama City or elsewhere in the Kansai region, the Hanwa Expressway access makes this course a straightforward addition to a golf trip that includes other courses in the Kinokawa and Wakayama areas.
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Kokura Country Club is an 18-hole, par-71 course in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, opened in 1975. The hilly-terrain layout plays 5,961 yards from the back tees. The club is reached via the Iwade-Negoro interchange on the Kinokawa Expressway. Play here is caddie-free, and rounds are supported by electromagnetic-guided riding carts, a system in which the cart follows a wire embedded in the cart path. As a hilly course, the routing follows the elevation changes of the property across all 18 holes. The club has operated since 1975, one of the courses established in the Wakayama area during that decade. For visitors approaching from the Kansai region, access via the Kinokawa Expressway connects the course to the wider Wakayama and Osaka corridor, and the caddie-free, cart-guided format allows for a self-paced round without a caddie booking.
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Kurosawa Highland Golf Club is a golf course in Wakayama, 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 Kamidani, Aridagawa, Arida District, Wakayama 640-1162, Japan. Map coordinates are 34.13354, 135.29411, 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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Negoro Golf Club is a golf course in Wakayama, 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 1807-1 Negoro, Iwade, Wakayama 649-6202, Japan. Map coordinates are 34.27983, 135.30339, 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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