The western region of Shizuoka prefecture faces the Pacific Ocean and is blessed with abundant natural landscapes including mountains and plains. Famous global brands such as Suzuki and Yamaha are headquartered here. Access by bullet train and freeways, Japan’s main arteries, is excellent. Enjoy golf through four seasons in Shizuoka’s mild climate.
Golf Courses
Katsuragi Golf Club
Fukuroi city, Shizuoka
Yamana Course
Holes: 18 | Par: 72 | Length: 6,960 y | Course Rate: 73.5 | Type: Private
Course Designer: Seiichi Inoue
Ugari Course
Holes: 18 | Par: 72 | Length: 6,912 y | Course Rate: 72.8 | Type: Private
Course Designer: Seiichi Inoue
Katsuragi Golf course has 36 holes created by one of Japan’s top course designers, Seiichi Inoue. These are the highly strategic “Yamana Course”, and the “Ugari Course” that spreads over gentle hills. Choose your course to suit your style.
Yamana Course: Surrounded by lush forest, this course not only offers fine views, but also the unique layout of ponds and bunkers challenges a golfer’s desire to conquer. It is also the venue for an annual ladies’ open tournament on the Ladies Professional Golfers’ Association of Japan, JLPGA, Tour.
Ugari Course: Ugari Course is a long hill course with well-balanced holes that demands accuracy.
Shizuoka Country Hamaoka Courses
Omaezaki city, Shizuoka
Takamatsu Course
Holes: 18 | Par: 72 | Length: 6,590 y | Course Rate: – | Type: Private
Course Designer: Rees Jones
Ogasa Course
Holes: 18 | Par: 72 | Length: 6,621 y | Course Rate: – | Type: Private
Course Designer: Rees Jones
At Shizuoka Country Hamaoka Courses, you can enjoy two diverse courses that are rich in strategy, while admiring the beautiful scenery overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Both Takamatsu Course and Ogasa Course were completely renovated in 2020 by world-famous Rees Jones, who has worked on numerous courses that have hosted the US Open and PGA Tour. The Hamaoka courses are well known all over the country for having hosted the Professional Golfers’ Association of Japan tour.
ACCOMMODATION
Katsuragi Hotel Kitanomaru
Fukuroi city, Shizuoka
”Katsuragi Hotel Kitanomaru” is an extraordinary modern-day Japanese castle created and developed by the Yamaha Group. The finest of Japan is expressed with luxurious space and traditional beauty through master craftmanship relocation of a historic mansion. With attention to every detail, the mansion has been transformed into luxury accommodation that combines Japanese traditional aesthetic ideals with modern conveniences. Relax and unleash your mind and body at Katsuragi Hotel Kitanomaru, where sensitivity that Yamaha has cultivated through sound and music dwells. Enjoy how nature changes with the seasons.
Shizuoka Country Hamaoka Course & Hotel
Omaezaki city, Shizuoka
Shizuoka Country Hamaoka Course & Hotel is a white-walled hotel located on a gentle hill above the Pacific Ocean. While enjoying this magnificent scenery, relax on the classical furniture in a spacious high-quality atmosphere.
The hotel is adjacent to a golf course and features a heliport, a museum, and a sauna facility. There are many types of rooms, including Suite, Deluxe, Japanese tatami room and Single room. They have ocean view side room and golf course side room, and guests can change into their golf shoes and access the course directly from their rooms. Relax and soothe away the tiredness of your round in the authentic Finnish sauna overlooking the Pacific.
