Golf in Tokyo: 14 Courses Near Tokyo That Accept Visitors (2026)
Staying in Tokyo and want a round of golf? Here are the 14 courses near the city we book for overseas visitors — what they cost, how to reach them by train, and which one fits your trip.
Updated October 2026
The short answer
Tokyo itself has almost no full-size golf courses, so visitors day-trip to Chiba, Saitama, western Tokyo or Kanagawa — usually 50–90 minutes away. Weekday green fees at the 14 courses below start from about ¥9,000 and reach about ¥29,000 with a caddie. Most can be reached by train plus a club shuttle bus. Golf Caddie Japan books them in English for ¥6,000 per player per round (¥8,000 per round for a solo booking).
Central Tokyo has some of the world’s best food, museums and bars — and almost no golf courses. Land prices pushed the courses out of the city decades ago.
That doesn’t make Tokyo a bad base for golf. Within about an hour of the city lie hundreds of courses in Chiba, Saitama, western Tokyo and Kanagawa. Below are the 14 we book for overseas visitors, with the details that matter when you don’t speak Japanese and don’t have a car.
Photo: Narashino Country Club (official site)
Golf near Tokyo at a glance
- Where the courses are: mostly Chiba (east, across Tokyo Bay), plus Saitama (north), the Hachioji and Ome hills of western Tokyo, and Kamakura in Kanagawa.
- Travel time: 50–90 minutes each way from central Tokyo.
- Weekday green fees: from about ¥9,000; up to about ¥29,000 at caddie-only clubs.
- Weekends: fees rise, and some clubs take visitors only on weekdays.
- Caddies: at some clubs a caddie is required; at others you can choose to play without one.
- The day: most rounds include a sit-down lunch between the two nines, and most clubhouses have a large bath. Plan for a full day.
14 courses near Tokyo we book for visitors
Fees are approximate weekday rates per player for autumn 2026 and vary by date. We confirm the exact price for your date before booking. “Booked by us” means Golf Caddie Japan has made reservations there for overseas guests.
| Course | Area | Without a car | Weekday from | Caddie | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narashino Country Club | Inzai, Chiba | Chiba-New-Town-Chuo Sta. + club bus (~10 min) | ¥14,990 | Optional | ZOZO Championship venue. Booked by us, including single players |
| Taiei Country Club | Narita, Chiba | Highway bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu, or shuttle from Narita Airport (reservation) | ¥17,000 | Ask us | Hitachi 3Tours Championship venue (2021–2023). Booked by us |
| Tokyo Sobu Country Club | Hachioji, Tokyo | Hachioji-Minamino or Mejirodai Sta. + club bus (10–15 min) | ¥13,490 | Optional | Inside Tokyo. Booked by us, including single players |
| Manna Country Club | Mobara, Chiba | Honda Sta. + free bus (~20 min) | ¥12,000 | Varies by course | 45 holes, including Japan’s only course named after Gary Player. Booked by us |
| Shibayama Golf Club | Shibayama, Chiba | Airport Terminal 2 Sta. + taxi (~20 min) | ¥11,400 | Optional | Desmond Muirhead design with water on ten holes. Near Narita Airport. Booked by us |
| Tokyo Birdie Club | Ome, Tokyo | Higashi-Ome Sta. + club bus (~15 min) | ¥28,000 with caddie | Required | Views of the Chichibu-Tama mountains. Visitors on weekdays only. Booked by us |
| Golf Club Narita Hightree | Tako, Chiba | Airport Terminal 2 Sta. + shuttle (~20 min, reservation) | ¥18,900 | Optional | Near Narita Airport. Visitors on weekdays only. Booked by us |
| Tokyowan Country Club | Sodegaura, Chiba | Nagaura Sta. + club bus (~5 min) | ¥8,990 | Self-play only | Flat and wide, close to the station. Booked by us, including single players |
| Iruma Country Club | Ogose, Saitama | Sakado Sta. + free bus (~20 min) | ¥13,300 | Optional | Wooded hills with views of the Nikko mountains. Booked by us |
| Kamakura Public Golf Course | Kamakura, Kanagawa | Ofuna Sta. + bus (~20 min) | ¥17,800 | Self-play only | A rare public course on the hills above Kamakura. Cash not accepted. Booked by us |
| PGM Maria Golf Links | Kisarazu, Chiba | Kisarazu Sta. + taxi (~35 min) | ¥14,800 | Optional | Pete Dye’s first design in Japan, with an island green on the 17th |
| Chiba Shin-Nihon Golf Club | Ichihara, Chiba | Goi Sta. + shuttle (weekends only, reservation) or taxi (~25 min) | ¥13,950 | Self-play only | 36 holes, GPS in every cart |
| Chiba Birdie Club | Yachimata, Chiba | Yachimata Sta. + taxi (~15 min) | ¥29,000 | Required | A 7,036-yard championship layout. Visitors on weekdays only |
| Camellia Hills Country Club | Sodegaura, Chiba | Kisarazu Sta. + free bus (~20 min, reserve by 3 pm the day before) | ¥25,000 with caddie | Required | JLPGA Earth Mondahmin Cup venue. Near Haneda Airport via the Aqua-Line |
Status updates (October 2026). After this autumn’s typhoon, part of some courses is temporarily closed: the Uchibo course at Chiba Shin-Nihon, the Kuranami nine at Tokyowan, and shuttle service at Tokyowan is partly running. A road near Manna was also reported closed in early October. We check the current status when we quote your date.
Not on the list? Tell us the course you have in mind. We check whether it accepts visitors on your date as part of the booking — if we cannot secure it, our fee is refunded in full.
Which course fits your trip?
- Tournament pedigree: Narashino (the PGA Tour’s ZOZO Championship), Taiei (Hitachi 3Tours Championship) and Camellia Hills (JLPGA).
- Travelling on your own: Narashino, Tokyo Sobu and Tokyowan, where we have placed single players. Read our solo golf guide first.
- Easiest by train: Tokyo Sobu (inside Tokyo, two stations with club buses), Tokyowan (five minutes from Nagaura Station), Iruma, Tokyo Birdie Club and Kamakura.
- Best value: Tokyowan from about ¥9,000, Shibayama from about ¥11,400 and Manna from about ¥12,000 on weekdays.
- A premium day with a caddie: Chiba Birdie Club, Tokyo Birdie Club and Camellia Hills, where a caddie is part of every round.
- On your way to or from Narita Airport: Taiei (shuttle from Terminal 2), Shibayama and Golf Club Narita Hightree.
- Close to Haneda Airport: Camellia Hills, across Tokyo Bay via the Aqua-Line.
- Famous designers: PGM Maria (Pete Dye), Manna (Gary Player) and Shibayama (Desmond Muirhead).
Photo: PGM Maria Golf Links (official site)
Getting there without a car
- Use the club bus. Most courses run a free or low-cost shuttle from a nearby station, timed for morning tee times. Some need a reservation; we tell you which and when.
- Taxi for the last leg where there is no bus — for example, about 35 minutes from Kisarazu Station to PGM Maria.
- Travel light. Rent clubs at the course, or ship your own bag ahead by takkyubin courier for about ¥2,500 each way. Carrying a golf bag through Shinjuku Station at rush hour is not fun.
- Groups of four or more may prefer a private car with a driver for the whole day. We can introduce a licensed partner who quotes you directly.
- Use your phone on the day. Once your booking is confirmed, we send the nearest station, the club bus details and a map link, and you check the live train times in Google Maps on the morning of your round.
Evenings in Tokyo: driving ranges and simulators
Even without a round, a Tokyo driving range is worth a visit: two or three floors of bays lit up at night, automatic tee-up machines and rental clubs at the front desk. Expect roughly ¥1,500–¥4,000 a session. Indoor simulator bars are another option for jet-lagged evenings. See our guide to driving ranges and simulators in Tokyo.
A sample Tokyo golf week
- Day 1: Land at Haneda and settle in, or play an arrival-day round at Camellia Hills.
- Days 2–3: Tokyo sightseeing, with one evening at a driving range.
- Day 4: A full golf day at Narashino, Tokyo Sobu or Iruma.
- Day 5: City day; simulator bay with friends in the evening.
- Weekend: Leave the courses to local members — fees rise and some clubs close to visitors.
For a fuller budget, see our cost guide.
How booking works
Most courses near Tokyo take reservations only in Japanese. Send us your dates and where you’re staying, and we reply in English within 24 hours with course options and a written quote. Our fee is ¥6,000 (about US$40) per player per round, tax included (¥8,000 per round for a solo booking); green fees are paid at the course on the day. Once the fee is paid, we contact the course, confirm the final price with you and book. If we can’t secure it, the fee is refunded in full. See how to book golf in Japan for the details.
In their words
How it went for golfers we booked
I wanted to reach out and sincerely thank you for such a fantastic experience today! Everything exceeded my expectations, and I couldn't have asked for a better way to enjoy a round of golf during my trip to Japan.
From the initial booking process to the day of the round, the communication, organization, and attention to detail were excellent. As someone visiting Japan from overseas, arranging a round of golf can seem a little intimidating, but you and the Golf Caddie Japan team made the entire process incredibly straightforward and stress-free.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Golf Caddie Japan to anyone visiting Japan who wants to experience Japanese golf. Whether you're traveling solo, unfamiliar with the local golf customs, or simply looking for someone to help arrange a round, the professionalism, hospitality, and personal touch make the experience truly worthwhile.
Thank you again, for all your help coordinating everything … This was easily one of the highlights of my trip to Japan, and I would absolutely love to do it again on a future visit!
Quick answers
Are there golf courses in Tokyo?+
Only a few, and most are in the western suburbs such as Hachioji and Ome. The great majority of golf near Tokyo is in Chiba, Saitama and Kanagawa, 50–90 minutes from central Tokyo.
How long does it take to reach a golf course from central Tokyo?+
Plan on 50–90 minutes each way. Most courses near Tokyo run a shuttle bus from a nearby station, so a train plus the club bus is usually the easiest way without a car.
How much does a round of golf near Tokyo cost?+
At the 14 courses on this page, weekday green fees start from about ¥9,000 and reach about ¥29,000 at clubs where a caddie is included. Weekend fees are higher. Golf Caddie Japan's booking fee is ¥6,000 per player per round, tax included (¥8,000 per round for a solo booking).
Can visitors play on weekends?+
At many courses, yes, but some clubs near Tokyo accept visitors without a member only on weekdays. On this page, Tokyo Birdie Club, Chiba Birdie Club and Golf Club Narita Hightree are weekday-only for visitors.
Can I play golf near Tokyo on my own?+
Yes, at courses that place single players. We have booked single players at Narashino Country Club, Tokyo Sobu Country Club and Tokyowan Country Club, subject to each club's rules on the day.
Can I get to a golf course from Tokyo without a car?+
Yes. Most courses on this page run a club shuttle bus from a nearby station. A few need a taxi for the last leg, such as PGM Maria Golf Links from Kisarazu Station.
