Japan Golf Tour: 13 Nights, 6 Rounds in Tokyo, Hakone, Osaka, Kyoto

Discover the ultimate luxury golf vacation in Japan! This 13-night, 6-round golf tour takes you through Tokyo’s vibrant cityscape, Hakone’s hot springs, Osaka’s culinary delights, and Kyoto’s cultural wonders. Play at championship courses like Narashino Country Club, stay in premier accommodations like New Otani Tokyo and Four Seasons Osaka, and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich traditions. Book your Japan golf adventure today!

Tour highlights

  • 6 rounds of golf at Japan’s top championship courses.

  • 13 nights in luxury hotels and traditional ryokans.

  • Private transfers, including Shinkansen bullet train.

  • Cultural experiences: sumo training, geisha dancers, and Zen meditation.

  • Stunning views of Mount Fuji and volcanic landscapes.

Detailed Itinerary

Days 1-4: Tokyo - Luxurious City Life and Premier Golf

  • Accommodation: The New Otani Tokyo (4 nights, deluxe rooms).

  • Day 1: Arrive at Haneda or Narita International Airport with private transfer (~30 mi from Haneda, 1 hr, 10 min from Narita)

  • Check into the New Otani Tokyo hotel

  • Meals not included

  • Photos from New Otani Tokyo hotel
    www.https://www.newotani.co.jp/tokyo/

Day 2: Explore Tsukiji Outer Market and enjoy a sumo training experience with Chanko Nabe lunch (included).

  • Transportation: Private transfer, each way

  • Tsukiji Market is a bustling network of narrow streets is filled with vendors selling fresh seafood, sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese delicacies.

  • Try street food like grilled scallops, tamagoyaki (rolled omelets), and tuna skewers.

  • Early mornings are ideal for the freshest catches and fewer crowds, providing an authentic taste of Tokyo’s culinary culture.

  • Sumo Lunch: A unique and immersive experience watching sumo wrestlers train up close and savor a traditional Chanko Nabe lunch in the historic Asakusa district.

Day 3: PGA-quality golf at Narashino Country Club

  • Renowned for hosting the ZOZO Championship, the first PGA Tour event held in Japan.

  • Transportation: Private transfer, each way (~1 hr, 10 min)

  • Golf: 18 holes with Caddie and electric cart

Day 4: Championship Golf at Golf 5 Country Oak Village

  • Home of the JLPGA Ladies Professional golf tournament

  • Transportation: Private transfer, each way (~1 hr, 20 min)

  • Golf: 18 holes with Caddie and electric cart

Days 5-7 Hakone - Ryokans, Onsens (Hot Springs) and Mt Fuji View

  • Accommodation: Hakone Karaku Gora (3 nights, deluxe rooms)

  • A premier Ryokan resort offering traditional Japanese hospitality with modern comforts.

  • Relax and soak in your private hot spring bath

Day 5: Private transfer from Tokyo to Hakone Kanagawa Prefecture with sightseeing tour

  • Transportation: Private transfer (~2 hrs)

  • Sightseeing:

    • Hakone’s volcanic landscapes, open-air museums en route.

    • Visit Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, or ride the Hakone Ropeway with views of Mount Fuji.

  • Dinner: At Karaku (included)

Day 6: Golf at Dia Hakone Country Club, one of the top golf courses in Japan

  • Transportation: Private transpiration, each way (~20 min)

  • Golf: 18 holes with Caddie and electric cart

    • Tournament: CAT Ladies Pro Golf Tournament

  • Dinner: At Karaku (included)

Day 7: Golf at Grand Fields Country Club with views of Mt Fuji (Fuji-san)

  • Transportation: Private transportation, each way (~45 minutes)

  • Golf: 18 holes with Caddie and electric cart

    • Home of Japan PGA Championship

Days 8-11 Osaka - Japan’s kitchen and Championship Golf

  • Accomodations: Four Seasons Hotel Osaka (4 nights, deluxe rooms)

Day 8: Transfer from Hakone to Osaka via Shinkansen (Bullet train), (~3 hrs total)

  • Transportation:

    • Private transfer from Karaku to Mishima Station (~50 min)

    • Shinkansen (~2 hrs)

      • Hiraki 513

      • Depart Mishima Station at 1:46 pm

      • Arrive Shin Osaka Station at 3:57 pm

    • Private transfer from Shin Osaka Station to Four Seasons Hotel Osaka (~35 min)

Day 9: Leisure and Sightseeing in Osaka

  • Sightseeing: All day walking tour

    • Osaka, known as Japan’s kitchen where you can taste local takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), and kushikatsu (fried skewers)

    • Dotonbori’s neon-lit canal, Osaka Castle, Shinsekai’s retro streets and Shinsaibashi shopping area

Day 10: Golf at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club East Course

  • Transportation: Private transportation, each way (~1 hr, 15 min)

  • Golf: 18 holes with Caddie and electric cart

    • Home of Ai Miyazato Suntory Ladies Golf Tournament

Day 11: Golf at Golden Valley Golf Club

  • Transportation: Private transportation, each way (~1 hr, 15 min)

  • Golf: 18 holes with Caddie and electric cart

    • Home of Japan PGA Championship

Days 12-13: Kyoto - Cultural Traditions and Tranquility

  • Accomodation: Fufu Kyoto (2 nights)

    • Precious suite

Day 12: Transfer from Osaka to Kyoto, leisure and sightseeing in Kyoto

  • Transportation: Private transfer from Osaka to Kyoto (~1 hr)

  • Leisure and Sightseeing Tour: Guided tour in Kyoto

    • Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Zen temple covered in gold leaf.

    • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Towering bamboo forest.

    • Gion District: Kyoto’s historic geisha quarter.

    • Nijō Castle: UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Dinner: at hotel, included

Day 13: Kyoto Emersion Sightseeing Tour

  • Transportation: Private transfer

  • Leisure and Sightseeing Tour: Guided tour in Kyoto

    • Traditional tea ceremony, serene zen mediation session guided by monks of Nanzenji Temple, Jinrikisha (rickshaw) ride.

  • Dinner: at hotel, in a private room with the captivating dance of Geishas and Maikos in Gion, included.

Day 14: Depature

  • Transportation: Private transfer to Itami Domestic Airport (~65 min)

Golfing Logistics in Japan

Booking

  • Tee times are confirmed 2 to 3 months in advance.

  • Alternate golf courses may be selected based upon availability, tournaments and/or maintenance.

Caddies

  • Typically one Caddie for every four golfer.

  • Self-play without Caddies may be offered when Caddies are limited.

  • Caddies may not be bi-lingual.

Lunch breaks

  • Plan for a 40 to 60 minute lunch break between the nines; some courses start on back nine

Tipping

  • No customary in Japan

  • Option tip of 1,000 yen per golfer for exceptional service

Carts

  • Riding carts typically hold four golfers and one Caddie.

  • Walking carts typically hold bags for four golfers.

  • Some courses encourage walking, typically those hosting major golf tournaments.

Dress Code

  • Most golf clubs require sport jackets when entering the club hose.

  • Men: collared shirts, slacks.

  • Ladies: golf-specific attire.

  • No visible tattoos.

Why chose this Japan Golf Tour?

  • Arrangements in partnership with Golf Digest Japan Tours

  • Play at world-class courses, most are hosts for Professional Golf Tournaments including PGA and JLPGA.

  • Combine an incredible golf experience with authentic Japanese culture and luxury resorts.

  • Hassle-free logistics with private drives and an amazing ride on the Bullet train

Book Your Golf Journey Today

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