Hidden Gems: Offbeat Golf Courses in Japan

Japan boasts 2,300+ golf courses, and while famous clubs get much attention, the country is full of lesser-known gems. For example, the private Naruo Golf Club (near Kobe/Osaka) – founded by British expats in 1904 – is a narrow, quirky 9-hole course often called “Japan’s hidden gem”. Another is Fuji Classic in Yamanashi: a world-class Desmond Muirhead design at 1,200m elevation, famous as “the closest golf course to Mt. Fuji” with Fuji-san views from every holegolf-in-japan.com. In Shima (Mie), Nemu Golf Club overlooks Ago Bay and combines seaside splendour with wooded hillsmiegolftourism.org. And in Hokkaido, resort courses like Hanazono Golf are set amidst outstanding natural scenerygolf-in-japan.com. These offbeat courses offer international players a chance to golf in serene, scenic settings far from the crowds.

• Naruo Golf Club (Kobe/Osaka) – Private 9-hole course, extremely hilly and challengingtop100golf.blogspot.com. Requires a Japanese member or tour.

• Fuji Classic (Yamanashi) – World-class 18-hole course, Mt. Fuji in view from every holegolf-in-japan.com. Scenic links-style design at high altitude.

• Nemu Golf Club (Shima, Mie) – Opened seaside resort course, “overlooking Ago Bay” with both sea and forest viewsmiegolftourism.org.
  

• Hanazono Golf (Hokkaido) – Mountain course “set in a stunning natural setting with outstanding water features”golf-in-japan.com. Cool summer golf retreat.
  

Aerial view of Fuji Golf Course in Yamanashi. Japan’s high-altitude courses (like this one near Mt. Fuji) offer unique links-style golfing and breathtaking vistas. 📩If you have any questions or special requests, please feel free to contact us at japangolftrip@gmail.com — we’ll be happy to assist you in crafting your perfect family golf adventure in Japan.