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Sapporo Golf Club Wattsu Course （HOKKAIDO）

• Defending champion ( Hideto TANIHARA )
• Total prize money ¥150,000,000
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Token Homemate Cup

Token Tado Country Club Nagoya （MIE）

• Champion Takumi KANAYA
• Total prize money ¥130,000,000

The Masters

Augusta National Golf Club,  Augusta,  GA  （USA）

• Champion Scottie SCHEFFLER
• Total prize money US$18,000,000

ISPS HANDA CHAMPIONSHIP

Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course （SHIZUOKA）

• Champion Yuto KATSURAGAWA
• Total prize money 320,490,000Yen

Nagoya Golf Club Wago Course （AICHI）

• Champion Ren YONEZAWA
• Total prize money ¥110,000,000

For The Players By The Players

THE CLUB golf village （GUNMA）

• Champion Michael HENDRY
• Total prize money ¥50,000,000

Kansai Open Golf Championship

Meishin Yokaichi Country Club （SHIGA）

• Champion Takahiro HATAJI
• Total prize money ¥80,000,000

PGA Championship

Valhalla Golf Club （USA）

• Champion Xander SCHAUFFELE
• Total prize money US$17,500,000

Gate Way To The Open Mizuno Open

JFE Setonaikai Golf Club （OKAYAMA）

• Champion Ryosuke KINOSHITA
• Total prize money ¥100,000,000

BMW Japan Golf Tour Championship Mori Building Cup

Shishido Hills Country Club West Course （IBARAKI）

• Champion Hiroshi IWATA

Hana Bank Invitational

Nam Chun Cheon CC

• Champion Takashi OGISO
• Total prize money ¥140,010,000

Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Course No. 2) （USA）

• Champion Bryson DECHAMBEAU
• Total prize money US$20,000,000

JAPAN PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP by Satosyokuhin

Nishi Nasuno Country Club （TOCHIGI）

• Champion Ryo ISHIKAWA

Japan PGA Championship

Fuji Country Kani Club Kani Golf Course shino Course （GIFU）

• Champion Yuta SUGIURA

Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup Golf Tournament

The North Country Golf Club （HOKKAIDO）

• Champion Kensei HIRATA

THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

Royal Troon （SCO）

• Total prize money US$17,000,000

Yokohama Minato Championship ~Fujiki Centennial~

YOKOHAMA CC （KANAGAWA）

• Total prize money ¥120,000,000

Sansan KBC Augusta Golf Tournament

Keya Golf Club （FUKUOKA）

• Champion Jinichiro KOZUMA

Fujisankei Classic

Fujizakura Country Club （YAMANASHI）

Shinhan Donghae Open

Club 72 Country Club (Ocean Course) （KOR）

• Total prize money 150,780,000Yen

Panasonic Open Golf Championship

Arima Royal Golf Club （HYOGO）

• Defending champion ( Tomoharu OTSUKI )

Vantelin Tokai Classic

Miyoshi Country Club West Course （AICHI）

• Defending champion ( Yuta KINOSHITA )

ACN Championship Golf Tournament

Miki Golf Club （HYOGO）

• Defending champion ( Yuki INAMORI )

Japan Open Golf Championship

TOKYO GOLF CLUB （SAITAMA）

• Defending champion ( Aguri IWASAKI )
• Total prize money 210,000,000Yen（Actual results in 2023）

Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters

• Defending champion ( Shugo IMAHIRA )
• Total prize money ¥200,000,000

Dunlop Phoenix Tournament

Phoenix Country Club （MIYAZAKI）

• Defending champion (@Yuta SUGIURA)

Casio World Open Golf Tournament

Kochi Kuroshio Country Club （KOCHI）

• Defending champion ( Taichi NABETANI )

Golf Nippon Series JT Cup

Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club （TOKYO）

• Defending champion ( Taiga SEMIKAWA )

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Japan Golf Holidays

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Japan is a magnificent country and well worth visiting for a vacation. Known for its incredible scenery, people, culture, architecture and food, Japan is a special place to visit and comes alive during a golf holiday.

Can you imagine what it would be like to play a stunning par-3 hole with a view of Mount Fuji in the background? You can turn that thought into reality by booking a fantastic Japan golf package. Regardless of whether you have a group of golf courses in mind you would like to play and need assistance to book your rounds of golf and accommodation or you are looking for a ready-made package, you will find it all here.

The only difficulty you will have when planning a Japan golf holiday is choosing which area of the country to visit. Japan is divided into over 40 different prefectures and five main islands, which are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa. The time of year to book a Japan golf holiday will depend on which region of the country would like to visit. For example, Hokkaido in the north is best visited during the summer months of April through to October.

We have a complete range of Japan golf packages to choose from in Hokkaido. The Sapporo Stay and Play Package is a good example and by booking this you will stay in the city of Sapporo and make short journeys each day to the best golf courses in the region. Kitahiroshima Golf Club is a must-visit when in Hokkaido and here you will find a selection of 3 different 18 hole golf courses to play, meaning you could remain at this golf club and enjoy a different challenge each day.

Other top golf courses in Hokkaido which you could add to a Japan golf holiday include Hokkaido Brooks Country Club Golf Club, Gozensui Golf Club, Niseko Village Golf Course and Hanazono Golf Course.

However, if you would like to visit Japan to play golf between November and March you can do so by travelling to Okinawa. This is the southernmost of the five main Japanese islands and therefore enjoys a humid subtropical climate. It may be the smallest and least populated of the five main islands of Japan but there are some cracking golf courses to play including Emerald Coast Golf Links, PGM Golf Resort Okinawa and The Southern Links Golf Club.

For those who would like to base their Japan golf package around the capital city of Tokyo, you have many options in terms of golf courses. Some of which such as Hakone-en Golf Course and Nakaizu Green Club include spectacular views of Mount Fuji which cannot be missed. Mie Prefecture is also a highly rated region of Japan for golf lovers. Very easy to reach from anywhere in Japan, Mie Prefecture is on Honshu island and boasts over 20 different golf courses. You could easily stay in this region of Japan for well over a week and be left wanting to come back for more.

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Japan is home to thousands of exquisite golf courses across its dramatic and beautiful natural terrain. According to  JGTA , number of golf courses in Japan exceeded 2,300. Enjoy the best of Japan golf with our 17 premium Japan golf packages across Japan. Our golf tour in Japan features 49 lush golf courses at the gateway to Mount Fuji, city courses in the heart of Tokyo, breathtaking sea and foothill courses in Fukuoka, mountainous parkland courses in Osaka, picturesque and challenging courses in Mie and the woodland courses to links-style courses in Hokkaido. Head to this amazing golf destination and enjoy our comprehensive golf itinerary for your next Japan golf holiday. Experience a selection of well designed and enjoyable golf courses when you play golf in Japan.

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12 DAYS | 5 ROUNDS OF GOLF | 4 EXPERIENCES | WELCOME & FAREWELL DINNERS Hotels run by robots, talking toilets, the world’s fastest trains, and spotlessly clean streets. In many ways, Japan is already living …

Explore the icons of Japan. Discover the delights of vibrant Tokyo, the ultimate futuristic cityscape, Admire breath-taking Mount Fuji the icon of Japan, Explore Japan’s ancient history in Kyoto and it’s more sobering recent past in Horoshima. Off the beaten track, explore the delights of the Japanese Alps, unearth the unique cultural mix of Kyushu and the unspoilt natural beauty.

Hotels run by robots, talking toilets, the world’s fastest trains and spotlessly clean streets. In many ways, Japan is already living in the future, what’s most fascinating about the Land of the Rising Sun is that while it is leading the way in the world of tech, it still has one foot firmly cemented in its age-old traditions.

Japan will teach you it’s just as thrilling to softly wander hushed shrines and serene gardens as it is to explore neon-lit city streets.

The Japanese golf courses of the Hirono Golf Club, Kawana Hotel Fuji Course, Tokyo Golf Club, Naruto Golf Club, and Kasumigaseki Country Club, the golf venue for the Tokyo Olympics, rank in the top 100 in the world.

Japan is home to the famous clubs and hidden golf course gems that offer breathtaking natural landscapes such as vistas of majestic Mount Fuji, historic importance, and the sophisticated artistic sense of the designer.

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Our escorted tours are typically made up of 15-20 people, led by a PGA professional golfer offering expert advice and guidance while you play some of the top courses in the world. Each tour has a unique itinerary which we have specially designed, to make for an easy and organised holiday full of luxury golf and entertainment. Book an all-inclusive escorted golf tour with us for direct flights & private transfers, luxurious accommodation plus extra activities & entertainment on top of multiple rounds of golf. Escorted tours are great for large group golfing trips or even smaller groups looking to meet like-minded golfers and play world-class courses.

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We have golf tours available in a huge range of global destinations, there is something for everyone. If you are looking for a unique and adventurous golf trip, we recommend a trip to South America or South Africa. Both of these destinations offer a warm climate, stunning and diverse scenery, unique and cultural activities plus amazing golf courses. For those seeking luxury, locations such as Mauritius, Dubai, or Asia are home to some of the most outstanding golf resorts in the world. For a slightly shorter tour closer to home, we offer golf breaks around Spain, France, the Alps and more.

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Some of our best golf tours take place on the exotic island of Mauritius. We organise numerous escorted tours here each year with expert tuition provided by one of our PGA professionals. Located on a beautiful tropical island, you can enjoy unlimited games of golf at two golf courses, The Links & Legend, to really get the most out of this unique golf tour experience. Accompanied by a PGA pro tutor, you will receive one-to-one guidance to help you improve your skills. This escorted tour combines the best of both a luxury holiday in the sun with a unique and professional golfing experience.

There are over 2,400 golf courses for almost 12 million golfers in Japan. Many of the Japanese golf courses are on real international level, and known for their beauty, high strategic characteristics and perfect course maintenance. We are heartily proud of that, and wish foreign golfers to experience them.

In this website, we explain Japanese golf, which is little different in style from its you are accostomed to and introduce Japan's great golf courses which we recommend to you with confidence.

Jet and Sports Co., Ltd. is the leading and the largest golf tour operator in Japan, and has three departments such as outbound golf travel, domestic golf travel and inbound golf travel. Our experienced staff are pleased to assist you to enjoy your lifetime golf and cultural experience here in Japan.

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Japan Golf Tour

7-Nights | Ultimate Japan Golf & Culture Tour

Playing 5 rounds of golf at Premium Golf Courses in Japan, Staying at the Kawana Prince Hotel & Hotel De Yama. All green fees and transfers are included.

TOUR COMMENCES: April to November

Package Includes:

• 7 nights accommodation split between Kawana Prince Hotel & Hotel De Yama .
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• Transfers to each golf course by your host

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All prices are in the currency of the the destination Country. Prices are inclusive of taxes and charges that apply from 1 July 2007, but do not include any fees that may be imposed directly by third parties. Prices are provided as a guide only and may vary due to changes in taxes, charges or currency fluctuations. Please note that the price of your arrangements may change at any time up to 30 days before your departure even if you have paid all or part of the quoted price of your holiday. In addition whilst every care is taken in providing accurate prices and information, fluctuations can occur which are beyond our control. If we should change any of your arrangements for reasons beyond our control, for example if an airline changes its schedules, if a hotelier overbooks hotel accommodation or it there are any changes in applicable taxes or charges, we will notify you. The cost of escorted tours may vary according per the number of passengers on the tour. If numbers drop below a certain level the cost of the tour may be subject to increase. PGT* constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels.

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Deposits Each tour itinerary and booking form will have its own payment terms and these take precedence over these general terms otherwise a 50% deposit is required within 7 days to confirm booking unless otherwise notified. Some tours will require additional and subsequent deposits due prior to the final payment date. These are paid to the supplier to secure the land arrangements. These deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. Please ensure that you have adequate travel insurance to cover any unforeseen cancellations.

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Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure. If for any reason we do not receive your balance by the due date, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled and apply the appropriate cancellation charges. A deposit holds services requested but does not guarantee prices. Late bookings are subject to full payment being received at the time of booking and full payment of any additional costs incurred for obtaining the services required.

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Kawana Prince Hotel

Classic hotel established in 1928, Kawana Hotel warmly welcomes all golfers and non-golfers with fantastic views of the Pacific and with our beautiful 2 golf courses, which is one of the most well-known golf courses in Japan.

Hotel De Yama

The authentic resort hotel "Hotel de Yama" boasts the best location on the lakeside of Lake Ashi.

Designed by C.H. Alison and opened in 1936, it is a distinguished course with long history and traditions. Putting to good use the rich natural features of the area, the 18 holes of the course flanked by a variety of deep bunkers have earned considerable acclaim in and outside the country, never failing to fascinate the golfers.

Hosting the Fuji-Sankei Ladies Classic Tournament in April every year, the course baffles even the top professionals of the game. The course must be walked with a caddie, and it is a real pleasure to enjoy the magnificent scenery unfolding itself with every step you take, facing the challenges of this highly difficult course.The course is available only to the hotel guests.

Taiheiyo Club is the leading company that contributes to the golf market through managing of golf courses in Japan. Taiheiyo Club manages and administrates various courses, from tournament course to resort course. It's private members can play all courses as a common member of Taiheiyio Club.

We hold international big tournament "The Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters" under the spirit of global standard.

Get on comfortable golf cart allowed on the fairways equipped with a GPS Navigation system and play at your own pace all the holes in one go without caddies.

The 18 holes are a truly grand location with the magnificent blue sea and the sky of Sagami Bay colorfully decorating the backguround.

Designed by Komyo Otani, opened in 1928

Designed by the fabled Japanese professional golfer Rokuzo Asami, two-time winner of the Japan Open Golf Tournament in 1928 and 1931, this course opened on August 27, 1960. Located at the base of Mt. Fuji, this course was among the first to open in the western part of Kanagawa prefecture.

A course surrounded by the natural beauty of Mt. Fuji and the Fuji Highlands, this course can be enjoyed by both avid and weekend golfers alike.

The total space is 1080,000 square meters, which is separated by 20,000 Fuji Cherry trees, Japanese Red trees, larch trees, and white birch trees. Fuji cherry blossoms bloom in spring, the refreshing mountain breeze peculiar to the plateau of 1,000m above sea level blows in summer, and you will enjoy colored leaves by the course in autumn. This is the popular course which you can play golf feeling the changing of seasons. Since 2005, Japan golf tour вЂFuji Sankei Classic' is held at this course, which is the only official tournament course in Yamanshi prefecture. This monster course is worth a try.

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Accommodation

• 4 Nights at Hotel New Otani, Tokyo
• 3 Nights at Hakone Hotel
• 2 Nights at Granvia Hotel, Kyoto
• 2 Nights at Rhiga Royal Hotel
• 1 Night at Granvia Hiroshima Hotel
• 3 Nights at Hotel New Otani, Hakata
• Daily breakfast throughout
• Welcome Dinner with drinks
• Farewell Dinner with drinks
• Lunch at each golf course (7)
• Various hosted meals, indicated in the itinerary

Golf (Inclusive of Carts)

The Golf Club at Ryugasaki

Camellia Hills Country Club

• Dai Hakone Golf Club
• Kawana Hotel’s Ohsima Course

Golden Valley Golf Club

Fukuoka Century Golf Club

Central Fukuoka Golf Club

• Airport transfers based on Haneda Airport Arrivals
• Services of your Voyages.golf tour hosts throughout
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• Travel insurance (contact us when booking for a quote)

Guided Tours (scheduled activity) with a professional tour guide

• Imperial Palace
• Nakamise Street
• Sensoji Shrine
• Meiji Shrine
• Mt Fuji 5 th Station
• Lake Ashi Cruise
• Komagatake Ropeway
• Golden Pavilion
• To-ji Temple
• Bamboo Path
• Tenryuji Temple
• Kiyomizudera Temple
• Sannen Zaka Street
• Todji Temple
• Nara Park (wild deer)
• Kasuga Taisha
• Osaka Castle
• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
• Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dorm
• Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
• Hakata Machiya
• Fukuoka Tower

It must be mentioned that golf in Japan is considered an all-day affair. The front nine is usually normally played in the morning with an hour’s break for lunch. The back nine is commenced after lunch with particular focus attributed to the midday meal.

Where meals are included in the tour, the venue will be revealed each morning.

The timings are indicative and will be updated prior to departure.

Where group movements between hotels occurs, luggage will be securely trucked to the next destination separately from the group. We advise taking a day pack with your essentials because your luggage will not be accessible until we reach the hotel.

Day 1 – Arrivals

The time has come for your ultimate Japanese adventure. On arrival, you’ll be escorted to Hotel New Otani (based on arrivals into Haneda Airport. Narita airport arrivals will incur extra transfer fees due to extra distance from the airport to Tokyo).

This evening is free to spend at your leisure. We keep this night free to ensure everyone arrives on time for the welcome dinner.

Day 2  – Golf Day

Today we launch right into a warm-up round of golf at the Club at Ryugasaki. Golf in Japan is an intriguing all-day affair, with no afternoon tee-times due to the elongated length of time you’ll spend at the venue. The Japanese are very punctual people, and focus on spending time at a golf club to make every second count. Lunch between nines is over an hour long, so sit back, relax and enjoy life done in a different format.

This evening is our official welcome dinner you’ll enjoy a traditional Japanese specialty: Shabu Shabu, which is where a meal is cooked in a hot pot, bursting with flavours. Tonight is a great time to meet everyone over a casual meal, and we’ll have a speech to welcome you to Japan and explain how things will run.

Day 3 – Tokyo Full Day Tour

After breakfast at your leisure, make sure you pack a camera as today is our first official sightseeing day. We’ll load onto our private coach with a tour guide to explore Tokyo, one of the most densley populated regions on earth. This tour will visit:

• The Imperial Palace
• Nakamisse Street, Sensoji Shrine
• Omotesando Street

The evening is free to spend at your leisure.

Day 4 – Golf Day

Today we play one of the most scenic golf courses on our itinerary: Camellia Hills Country Club. We’ll enjoy breakfast at the club as we prepare for the day ahead. This beautiful parkland golf course features plenty of forests, bunkers, water hazards and tough greens. One particular thing to note are the flowers you’ll encounter – be sure to pack a camera!

Day 5 – Full Day Tour

After breakfast at your leisure, we’ll take a private transfer and start a full-day tour of the following locations:

• Mt Fuji’s 5th Station
• Homagatake Ropeway

Included meals are breakfast, lunch and dinner. As always, take your camera & enjoy the ride as our expert tour guide will explain the places we visit and provide an insight into this ancient, yet modern culture.

After a full day seeing the sights, we’ll transfer to the Sengokuhara Prince Hotel for three nights.

Day 6 – Golf Day

Today we’ve got a round of golf scheduled at Dai Hakone Country Club at Kanagawa. This is one of the best golf courses on our itinerary. Surrounded by the beautiful Sengoku Hills, this parkland course has been landscaped to amazing standards. Designed by Komyo Otani, this course opened in 1954 and has hosted various national tournaments. This is a championship golf course. The signature hole is the 17th, known as the “Lotus Flower” due to its incredible green surrounded by tricky bunkers.

We’re lucky to be staying at the resort onsite, so after golf you can relax, enjoy an onsen and an evening free at your leisure.

Day 7 – Golf Day

This morning we’ll transfer to Shizuoka for a round of golf at the famous Kawana Hotel’s Oshima Course. This is a fantastic seaside parkland course that plays at some elevation on the Izu Peninsula, south of Tokyo. Enjoy the transfer out as it’s a beautiful drive south from Sengokuraha. The Kawana Hotel opened in 1928 and has become one of Japan’s most well-known golf destinations.

After golf, we’ll return to the Prince Hotel for one more night free to spend at your leisure.

Day 8 – Kyoto Half-day Tour

After two days of golf, it’s time for some more sightseeing. We’ll pack up & take a private coach to Odawara Station, before hopping on a Bullet Train to Kyoto which was once the capital city of Japan. We’ll enjoy a half-day tour this afternoon. The highlights of today include:

• Odawara Station
• Bullet Train
• To-Ji Temple

After our sightseeing day, we’ll check into the Granvia Hotel for two nights.

Day 9 – Full Day Tour

After breakfast at your leisure, we’ll don our cameras and head out for a full-day tour of Kyoto, one of the most spectacular cities in the world, known for its ancient traditions and beautiful architecture. We’ll visit:

• Arashiyama, Bamboo Path
• Kiyomizudera Temple, Sannen Zaka Street

After our tour, the evening is free to spend at your leisure. Perhaps you’ll join the tour leaders as we find a local Ramen or Gyoza restaurant?

Day 10 – Half Day Tour

After breakfast at your leisure, we’ll check-out and take a private coach to Nara, where you’ll come face to face with wild deer and see some of the most important sites, including:

• Todaiji Temple (Wild Deer)

After sightseeing, we’ll transfer right to Rihga Royal in Osaka for two nights. Included in the tour is dinner at a local restaurant where you can take your pick of the best menu items from a buffet exclusively for ourselves.

Day 11, Thursday 11 April – Golf Day

For our next round of golf, we’re heading to Golden Valley Golf Club at Hyogo, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr in the 1980s. The golf course was carved from a pine forest with plenty of amazing scenery to enjoy. This is a long golf course presenting plenty of challenges, but it is also one of the most spectacular with streams, lakes and hills incorporated into the design.

After golf, we’ll head back to the hotel and enjoy an evening spent at your leisure.

Day 12 – Travel & Tour Day

Today, we’ll enjoy a fun day of sightseeing as we travel from Osaka to Hiroshima. The weather gradually gets warmer as we head to more tropical areas further south on the main island of Honshu. Today’s sites include;

• Bullet Train – Osaka – Hiroshima

We can guarantee this will be one of the most memorable days on tour. Afterwards, we check into Hotel Granvia Hiroshima for one night.

Day 13 – Travel & Tour Day

There is so much to discover in this wonderful country, our sightseeing barely scratches the surface. Today, we’ll travel from Hiroshima to Fukuoka, enjoying the following:

On arrival in Fukuoka, we’ll transfer directly to Hotel New Otani Hakata for three nights. This evening is free to spend at your leisure but there is always an open invitation to join your hosts at a local restaurant.

Day 14  – Golf

For our second last round of golf, we’ll visit Fukuoka Century Golf Club, which is a beautiful course designed with flowers and trees as a central pillar of course construction. This golf course is located on a flat stretch of land beside a set of hills, but it requires the use of every club in your bag.

After golf, the evening is free to spend at your leisure in Hakata, which is not far from Fukuoka’s main town area.

Day 15, Golf

For our final round of golf, we head to Central Fukuoka Golf Club, which is situated over rolling hills which are characteristic of Japan’s topography. This parkland course was designed to blend harmoniously with native cedars and cherry trees. This is a golf course that everyone can enjoy, no matter your handicap.

After golf, we’ll head back to the hotel to freshen up before our final Farewell Dinner at   a local restaurant. This is where we’ll say our goodbyes, enjoying a final meal to remember the good times before we all head off around the world, returning home after a wonderful few weeks spent in Japan!

Day 16 – Departures

After breakfast at your leisure, you’ll be transferred to Fukuoka Airport for your departure home. An alternative option is to get a Shinkansen bullet train back to Tokyo (5 hrs).

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Ryugasaki Golf Club, located in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki, Japan, is a prestigious 18-hole par 72 golf course designed by renowned golf course planner Sei-ichi Inoue. Established in 1958, it is ranked among the top-class golf courses in Japan and has hosted national tournaments like the Japan Open Golf Tournament. The course features meticulously maintained fairways, challenging bunkers, and a picturesque setting with variform pine trees reminiscent of a Japanese ink-brush painting. With a length of 6679 yards, the course offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for golfers of all levels.

Camellia Hills Country Club, situated in the scenic region of Yamanashi, Japan, is a premier golf destination renowned for its exquisite beauty and challenging layout. Designed by the esteemed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., this 18-hole championship course offers a par 72 experience that seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape. Established in 1992, Camellia Hills has garnered acclaim for its strategic bunkering, undulating fairways, and stunning views of Mount Fuji. The course spans 7012 yards, providing a test for golfers of all abilities.

Kawana Hotel’s Oshima Course

The Oshima Course at Kawana Hotel Golf Course, located in Ito-shi, Shizuoka, Japan, offers a unique golfing experience against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Designed in 1928 by Mitsuaki Otani, a pioneer in Japanese golf design, this course spans 5711 yards with a par of 70. Known for its classic design featuring tight fairways and dramatic views, it provides a challenging yet picturesque round of golf. The course’s self-play style with GPS-equipped golf carts enhances the experience for players. With its rich history and breathtaking setting, the Oshima Course at Kawana Hotel Golf Course is a must-visit destination for golf enthusiasts.

Dai Hakone Country Club

Dai Hakone Country Club, nestled in the captivating Sengokuhara plain against the backdrop of the majestic outer rim of Hakone Crater in Kanagawa, Japan, is a golfing gem offering an exceptional experience. This 18-hole course spans 7,289 yards and presents a par 73 challenge for golfers. Each hole is meticulously crafted with unique landscaping, showcasing the course’s individuality. Noteworthy is hole No.17, known as the “Lotus flower,” a challenging spot surrounded by tricky bunkers. The club hosts the CAT Ladies Pro Golf Tournament annually, attracting top female players and enthusiastic spectators.

Golden Valley Golf Club, located in Nishiwaki, Hyogo, is a renowned golf destination known for its challenging layout and scenic beauty. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course spans 7,275 yards, equivalent in length to Augusta National, offering a test for golfers of all levels. The course features single greens, a unique feature in Japan at the time of its establishment in 1987. Surrounded by pines, mountain maples, and cherry trees, the course provides a picturesque setting with three major waterways adding to its challenge. With narrow fairways and stunning mountain and lake views, Golden Valley Golf Club offers a premier golfing experience.

Fukuoka Century Golf Club, situated in the lush green area of Asakura, Fukuoka, Japan, is a picturesque golf course designed with a motif inspired by flowers and trees. This beautiful course offers a serene setting for golfers to enjoy a round of golf amidst nature’s beauty.

Central Fukuoka Golf Club, located in Yamae, Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka, Japan, offers a unique golfing experience in a picturesque setting. The course is known for its meticulously designed 18 holes that make the most of the natural landscape, preserving original cedar and cherry blossom trees. With a focus on challenging yet enjoyable play, the course provides a test for golfers of all levels. The club’s facilities include a pro shop, restaurant, and well-maintained greens, ensuring a complete golfing experience for visitors.

• This Tour stays in a mix of four and five-star hotels
• Breakfast is included at each hotel
• If you have reward points at any hotel chain, please let us know your membership status and number when booking the tour.
• It’s important to note that in Japan, it is customary for couples to share a room but have individual beds. All beds on this tour are sold as ‘twin-share’, with double beds being scarce. This is the norm for Japan and we trust that by joining this tour, you can enjoy the wisdom of the Japanese with this custom.

Enjoy during these comprehensive tours of Japan’s most popular attractions and some lesser-known gems:

Tokyo Full Day Tour

Hakone Full Day Tour

• Mt Fuji 5th Station

Kyoto Half Day Tour

Kyoto Full Day Tour

Nara Half Day Tour

Hiroshima Full Day Tour

Fukuoka Full Day Tour

All transport will be via private coach or bullet train. On select days, our luggage will be trucked ahead to be waiting for us at each hotel.

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To proceed with booking, we will require some basic details for each traveller:

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• The mailing address of the person paying

We will then send a confirmation and invoice for the travel packages. All our bank details and payment methods will be supplied.

Your booking is confirmed only once you receive an invoice from us and payment is made by the due date.

Payments can be made by bank transfer or credit card in the following currencies (USD, GBP, AUD, NZD, CAD, EUR). If paying with credit card, merchant surcharges apply.

International payments or payments via Telegraphic Transfer must include A$25 for our bank charges. Bank charges from your bank must be borne by you. If charges are taken from the amount due, we will invoice for the difference amount between the amount owing and the amount we receive.

Can I bring my non-golfer partner?

Of course you can. Our tours are specifically designed so non-golfing partners enjoy the trip as much as their golfing partners. Our hotels are always central to towns and popular activities. We also create non-golfer itineraries that are crafted with the interests of the non-golfers in mind and that means we consult with you before we book any non-golfer activity.

Do I need a certain handicap to join this tour?

No, our golf tours are accepting of all golfers. Depending on the destination, some golf courses require you to have a certain handicap, and this will be expressed prior to any booking confirmation. Otherwise, you are welcome to join our golf tour as they are always inclusive.

What happens on tour?

Escorted golf tours are one of the most enjoyable types of holidays. Our groups are small and everyone gets to know each other on a first-name basis early-on in the tour. 

On a golf day, breakfast is usually taken between 6:30 - 08.30, and our first tee-times are usually mid-morning. This allows for the early risers and late-goers to enjoy a two-hour period for breakfast. We like to keep the afternoons free for sightseeing, resort relaxation, shopping or general downtime. We usually restrict each day to having one activity, whether it's a half-day tour or round of golf, it's usually quite relaxed.

Apart from the welcome dinner and farewell dinner, we usually keep evenings free to enjoy whichever destination you are in. If you are travelling by yourself, the tour leaders have an open invitation to dine with them; if this is the case, you're in for a real treat as the tour leaders know where to go for the best meals. We always stay in destinations where local restaurants are either a short walk or short transfer away, so there are plenty of options to dine.

What is the make-up of your tour guests?

Over the decades, our tours average the following guest ratio: 70% couples, 30% singles. Our tours are comprised on average of 55% male and 45% female. One fact we are proud of is that our tours enjoy an average of 70% or higher repeat guest rate .

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Absolutely. We are firm believers in travelling safely and with transparency. See our full list of accreditation here .

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We are very transparent with our pricing. The easiest way to compare costs is to take the tour cost and divide it by the number of  nights on the tour . Then, compare this per-night rate with other operators' tours. You'll find that some operators use the number of days to inflate numbers but the industry uses the nightly rate as the correct basis.

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Golfing in Japan is not as expensive as most golfers think, and with meticulous attention to detail and typical Japanese quality, golf in Japan will surprise and delight those searching for great golf in Asia.

Golf in Japan offers some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, especially if you’re willing to travel an hour or two outside the city. Many of them have been designed by the leading golf course design firms from the West to resemble famous courses such as Pebble Beach and Augusta National.

Many Japan golf courses offer amenities (such as driving ranges, pro shops, restaurants and overnight facilities) to help you enjoy the experience, and some offer conveniences you wouldn’t find in the West (like Japanese hot spring baths and mahjong rooms). Even if you’re only a casual golfer, you’ll enjoy the cultural experience of golfing in Japan where few of your friends and business partners have.

Due to the slow economy, many Japan golf courses that had been for members only are now opening at least partly to non-members. Combined with some beautiful public courses which never required membership in order to play, Japan now offers a full range of courses of every size, level of difficulty and level of service to the general public. And with the yen losing so much of its value since its 1995 peak at 80 yen to the dollar, many of these Japan golf courses are affordable for the first time to non-Japanese business travellers, tourists and golfers from around the world. Golf Japan, Asia’s golf paradise.

Golf is a very popular sport in Japan as it is in Asia. Since space for golf courses is limited, golf club membership fees are very high. However, there are public driving ranges throughout the country where golf lovers without a club membership, can practice. These driving ranges are big constructions that are wrapped in large green nets. One can see these constructions everywhere, even in the middle of cities. Often balls can be played from two or more floors in order to allow a greater number of players to practice at the same time.

Japan offers some of the most beautiful golf courses in Asia, especially if you’re willing to travel an hour or two outside the city. Many of them have been designed by the leading golf course design firms from the West to resemble famous courses such as Pebble Beach and Augusta National. Many offer amenities (such as driving ranges, pro shops, restaurants and overnight facilities) to help you enjoy the experience and some offer conveniences you wouldn’t find in the West (like Japanese hot spring baths and mahjong rooms).

Even if you’re only a casual Asia golfer, you’ll enjoy the cultural experience of golfing in Japan where few of your friends and business partners have. And you’ll have joined the likes of Tiger Woods, Mark O’Meara, Nick Price, Brad Hughes and other pros who have found Japanese courses to be among the most challenging in the world.

Due to Japan’s slow economy, many of its golf courses that had been for members only are now opening at least partly to non-members. Combined with some beautiful public courses which never required membership in order to play, Japan now offers a full range of courses of every size, level of difficulty and level of service to the general public. And with the yen losing so much of its value since its 1995 peak at 80 yen to the dollar, many of these courses are affordable for the first time to non-Japanese business travellers, tourists and golfers from around the world. It’s a fact that many of the golf courses around Tokyo are less expensive, more convenient, more challenging and offer more excitement than those found in Australia, Canada, the United States or Europe! All part of what makes Golf in Asia great!

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Jon Rahm on Thursday appealed the European tour sanctions against him for playing the LIV Golf circuit, allowing him to play the Spanish Open and other European tour events until an independent panel decides if he must pay fines.

Rahm's formal appeal was a pivotal move because it allows him a chance to reach the minimum four European tour starts required to be considered for the Ryder Cup next year.

Rahm, a former Masters champion and world No. 1, joined the Saudi-funded league late last year for a signing bonus reported to be in the $300 million to $400 million range.

Other players who defected to LIV, Tyrrell Hatton and Adrian Meronk, are going through the same appeal and are allowed into tournaments as the process plays out.

Hatton played the British Masters two weeks ago. Both are entered in the Spanish Open.

The European tour said in a statement, “Jon Rahm has a pending appeal against sanctions imposed on him and in accordance with the DP World Tour’s Regulations, he is eligible to participate in the (Spanish Open) later this month.”

The DP World Tour is the commercial name of the European tour.

“I don't intend to pay the fines, and we keep trying to have a discussion with them about how we can make this happen,” Rahm said on Wednesday from LIV Golf Chicago, where he is battling Joaquin Niemann for the individual title worth $18 million to the winner.

Rahm said he has entered the Dunhill Links Championship and the Andalucia Masters. That would give him four starts because the Olympics counts toward the minimum.

The appeals process is the same as it was when several Europeans first joined LIV Golf in the summer of 2022. An independent panel, Sport Resolutions, ruled in April 2023 the players committed serious breaches and the European tour was within its rights to penalize them.

“I'm glad Jon decided to appeal and he can play his events in which he wants to play and be eligible,” European captain Luke Donald said Thursday from the Irish Open. “I know the Ryder Cup means so much to him, and I’m sure that was a massive factor in his decision.”

Rahm is primarily opposed to being fined for playing LIV events opposite tournaments he had never played or did not intend to play. Among European tour events opposite LIV this year were stops in Bahrain, South Africa, Japan, China and the Czech Republic.

“He has his thoughts and he doesn’t agree with the fines and paying fines, especially for events that he would never have played on the DP World Tour. But those rules are the rules, and they were certainly in place when he signed with LIV,” Donald said.

Donald said he hoped golf's landscape would be different before the September 2025 matches at Bethpage Black. Executives with the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia met this week in New York to continue negotiations about PIF becoming a minority investor in PGA Tour Enterprises and what that would mean for players on both sides.

The tour and PIF first had a framework agreement announced in June 2023.

“I'll take today as a nice little victory for me personally to know that Jon is eligible and can play his three events now," Donald said. “What happens in the future, I can't tell. What happens in 15 months, I think all of us thought something more would happen.”

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Straddling four tectonic plates, Japan’s landscape buckles and ruptures at the whims of the fiery Pacific Rim. The result is dramatic: a beautiful, ever-changing crust that concertinas, gurgles and fissures into rippled mountains, hot springs and ocean trenches.

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1. Daisetsuzan National Park Hokkaido’s wild interior is home to Japan’s largest national park, nicknamed ‘the Playground of the Gods’. An inferno of sulphur and obsidian rock, seasonal blooms and belching terracotta calderas, it’s a region with isolated onsen (hot springs) and scene-stealing treks. Climb the Asahidake stratovolcano (7,516ft), traverse gorges and spot local wildlife such as loping brown bears and the anime-inspiring pika, a round-eared rabbit relative.

2. Noboribetsu In Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Noboribetsu on the southwest coast is one of Japan’s best onsen resorts. The town’s ryokan (traditional inns) are fed with geothermal waters, while its streets are crowded with comical demon statues as a nod to Jigokudani (‘Hell Valley’): a   barren white-and-red landscape to the north.

3. The Japanese Alps The best whitewater rafting is found on the east edge of the Japanese Alps, on the Tone River, with tours from the town of Minakami. Japan’s second-longest waterway pours from Mount Ominakami in a riot of snow-cold froth, with class 4+ rapids in spring, mellowing out to class 1–2 towards summer. After drying off, head some 120 miles west into the mountains to hike the old Nakasendo trade route through cypress forests around the town of Magome, or   tackle formidable peaks in Kamikochi.

4. Kerama islands A half-hour ferry ride west of Okinawa’s namesake main island, a smattering of smaller isles make up Kerama-shoto National Park. With brilliant aquamarine seas, they’re a popular day trip and have some of Japan’s best diving and snorkelling — but it’s worth staying overnight in a local guesthouse. Walk off Zamami Island’s white-sand beaches into turtle-filled waters, dive Aka’s reefs while spotting lionfish and pufferfish, and watch nursing humpback whales from the breeze-blown coast (December to April). seasir.com

5. Yanbaru While Okinawa’s south is largely given over to Ryukyu culture and war memorials, its north is thick with sinuous jungle. Called Yanbaru, this UNESCO-listed national park area is home to endangered and endemic species including the flightless Okinawa rail and Ryukyu long-tailed giant rat. A highlight is the 40-minute forest trail hike to Hiji Falls. In Yanbaru’s north, visit the sprawling banyan trees of Daisekirinzan — a natural shrine.

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Rory McIlroy said his decision to join forces with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and take on LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka was motivated by pleasing golf fans and not a way to help foster a deal that can bring the sport back together.

"It's a way to show golf fans in the world that this is what could happen or these are the possibilities going forward," McIlroy continued. "I've been saying this for a long time. I think golf and golf fans (should) get to see us together more than four times a year."

The PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which finances LIV Golf, announced last week that they are planning to meet in New York about a potential investment in the hopes of repairing men's professional golf. Wednesday was the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that crashed four commercial jets at New York's World Trade Center as well as at the Pentagon and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

"Yeah, it's certainly peculiar timing," McIlroy said of the meeting. " I don't know much about the talks that are going on. I know that there is, but that's not something that I'm a part of.

"I think we are all in the game of golf trying to look for a solution to all this and try to move forward. So we'll see, yeah. I know as much as you do at this point, and I'm sure news will start to trickle out here in the next few days."

McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Adam Scott are part of the PGA Tour Enterprises transactional subcommittee, which has been negotiating with the PIF. McIlroy has expressed his frustration since the creation of LIV Golf, which began in 2021 and has splintered the sport.

But despite the current state of men's golf, McIlroy remains hopeful that a deal can be worked out.

"I think everyone in the game would love there to be one (a resolution)," McIlroy said.

"A solution is hard to get to because there are different interests and people want different things. There's going to have to be compromise on both sides but, hopefully, they're the things they're talking about in those meetings.

"I'm hopeful and hopefully we'll be hearing some good news in the foreseeable future where things start to come back together."

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How to book a round of golf in Japan

Japan’s most prestigious courses are often members-only, though some allow non-members to play for a fee. Reservations at these and Japan’s many public courses are typically made over the phone, or through the course’s official website. Green fees vary from course to course, and are usually discounted on weekdays. Clubs and carts can usually be rented, and caddies can be hired for an additional fee. Please confirm whether a caddy can speak English when making a reservation.

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Golf is typically an all-day event in Japan. Some clubs allow play through, but on most 18-hole courses players are required to take an hour-long lunch break before moving on to the back nine.  Courses in Japan have a couple of unique rules international players may not be familiar with, for example yellow flags and OB tees. Yellow flags are often placed on the fairway about 230 yards (the average driving distance for most golfers here) from the tee. This is to show the recommended line and also for safety, as players are expected to wait for the group ahead of them to pass this flag before teeing off. There can also be a forward tee rule for tee shots that go out of bounds. This is intended to speed up play. Instead of playing a 3rd shot, you simply move to the designated forward tees (usually where a good drive should land) and you play your 4th shot from there.

Players are also expected to wear appropriate attire during the game; typically a collared shirt with slacks or a skirt for ladies, and always golf shoes or sneakers. In summer time, most courses are OK with shorts, however some may require knee-length socks. Some high-end clubs will require men to wear a jacket inside the clubhouse. Most clubhouse facilities in Japan will have an extensive locker room featuring an onsen hot spring or bath, so players can soak their muscles and relax. It is advisable to confirm the dress code and etiquette in advance (usually mentioned on the club's website). 

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