Japan is one of the safest countries in the world with some of the friendliest people, on top of an incredible selection of golf courses to play. Japan offers an experience like no other destination, with a diverse landscape around the country with the iconic Mount Fuji overlooking Tokyo, allowing golf courses like the Fuji Course at the Kawana Resort to utilise this stunning backdrop. Japan can also be a great spot connection stop off for when travelling to Australia and New Zealand also.
With direct flights available to Tokyo, where there are plenty of world class golf courses nearby, it couldn’t be easier to pair up a holiday of exploring an incredible city on top of playing some of Japan’s best golf courses.
Also with Japan’s Shinkansen or bullet trains in place, the high speed trains can make it extremely easy to move around to discover as much of the country as possible.
With a grand total of 6 golf courses adding up to 108 holes of golf to enjoy, Karuizawa 72 Golf certainly offers an incredible facility that any golfer would dream of playing.
Home to 2 incredible golf courses, with the Fuji Course ranked as one of the top golf courses in Japan and boasts magnificent views of Mount Fuji and the beautiful coastline.
Tomei Country Club is a 27-hole golf course that made use of the base of majestic Fuji. Each course of Aitaka, Susono and Taoyuan is suitable for all golfers whilst still providing a thrill of an experience.
The capital of Japan is the most populated city in the country and with a lot of direct flights available from Europe, it is an obvious pick for tourists as well. Some of the most popular things to do in Tokyo is to be able to check out the amazing views of the city from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and is also free to use. Some of the other more obscure things you can do include driving Mario Kart style go karts around the city, or witness a futuristic performance in the Robot Restaurant.
Only 30 minutes south of Tokyo you will find Yokohama, which is another major city in Japan with a substantial population of around 4 million. The Minato Mirai is Yokohama’s iconic skyline, home to entertainment, shopping centres of offices located on Tokyo Bay, and is where you will find the best attractions. Experiencing 360 degree views of the city from the Sky Garden deck at the landmark tower and walking through the historical Sankeien Garden are some of the absolute must stops here too.
Take a bullet train in 3.5 hours from Tokyo to reach Kyoto, which also boasts many attractions to explore. The Bamboo Grove is definitely one of the most iconic landmarks here, running between Tenryuji Temple and Okouchi Sanso Gardens, this spot produces some amazing photos to take home with you. There are many incredible temples to visit here including Kinkakuji Temple, which was built in 1397 and is one of the most popular tourists spots in Japan.
Tokyo offers 2 international airports to fly into, with both being within a reasonable transfer time to central Tokyo. Some of the popular golf courses are quite far outside of Tokyo, so staying in a nearby hotel instead of in Tokyo may be a better suggestion for some courses, however take a look at the key drive times around Tokyo.
Drive Times by Car
25 mins
1 hr
2 hrs
1 hr
There are 2 international airports in Tokyo that you can fly into from the UK, Haneda and Narita Airports, both being within an hour of central Tokyo. Take a look at the key flight details and also when the best time of year is to go to Japan.
Flights & Weather
11.5 hrs
Haneda or Narita Airport
May - October
20 - 32° C