Pick your course and date in English — GolfMatchy's concierge reserves your tee time in Japanese, and you only pay after it's confirmed.
How it works: Browse 2,300+ golf courses across all 47 prefectures, submit a booking request in English, and our team handles the entire Japanese-only reservation for you. No Japanese phone number, address, or credit card required — and nothing is charged until your booking is confirmed.
Booking a golf course in Japan as a tourist is hard because the major Japanese booking platforms are built for domestic users — they usually require a Japanese phone number and address, run entirely in Japanese, and many courses only take reservations by phone or through a member introduction. GolfMatchy removes all of that: browse courses across all 47 prefectures, submit your request in English, and our team handles the entire reservation in Japanese. You're only charged a flat per-golfer reservation fee — only after your tee time is confirmed.
GolfMatchy charges a flat per-golfer reservation fee, and you only pay after we confirm your tee time. Green fees (typically ¥8,000–¥30,000 per round) are paid directly to the golf course on the day of play. There are no hidden fees, no subscription, and no upfront charges.
Popular golf courses near Tokyo include courses in Chiba, Saitama, Ibaraki, and Tochigi — all within 60–90 minutes by car. The Kanto region offers over 400 courses ranging from championship layouts to scenic mountain courses. Browse all Tokyo-area courses on GolfMatchy and we'll handle the Japanese-only reservation process for you.
The Japan Golf Passport is GolfMatchy's free certification that prepares you for Japanese golf etiquette, dress codes, and on-course customs. Japanese courses have strict rules — proper attire in the clubhouse, specific cart etiquette, and pace-of-play expectations. It takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to arrive prepared. It's free and recommended, but it is not required to book a tee time through GolfMatchy.
Japanese golf courses require collared shirts, no denim, and proper golf shoes. Most courses include a mandatory lunch break between the front and back nine (a unique Japanese tradition). Tipping is not customary. Caddies are common at premium courses. Cart rules vary — some courses are self-drive, others are GPS-guided on rails. GolfMatchy's Japan Golf Passport covers all of this so you arrive prepared.
Absolutely. GolfMatchy covers all 47 prefectures across Japan — from Hokkaido's scenic summer courses to Okinawa's year-round tropical layouts, and everything in between including Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Each region has its own character: Hokkaido for wide-open landscapes, Kansai for historic clubs, and Kyushu for volcanic terrain with hot spring resorts.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) offer the best conditions — mild temperatures, low humidity, and stunning scenery with cherry blossoms or fall foliage. Summer (June–August) is hot and humid with a rainy season in June–July. Winter is mild in southern regions like Kyushu and Okinawa but cold in Hokkaido and Tohoku. GolfMatchy can help you pick the right region for your travel dates.
We recommend booking at least 2–4 weeks in advance, especially for popular courses near Tokyo and Osaka. Weekend tee times fill up faster than weekdays. During peak seasons (cherry blossom in April, autumn foliage in November), booking 4–6 weeks ahead is ideal. Submit your request on GolfMatchy and we'll confirm availability as quickly as possible.
There are two ways to use GolfMatchy. If you already know which course you want, find it in our directory and submit a booking request — we confirm availability with the course in Japanese and only charge the per-golfer reservation fee after your tee time is secured. If you'd rather we plan the whole trip for you, use our concierge form and our team will reply within 24 hours.
No. Submitting a booking request only saves your card securely on file — nothing is charged today. We charge the flat per-golfer reservation fee only after we confirm your tee time. If we can't secure your booking, you're never charged. Cancel more than 7 days before play for a full refund; cancellations within 7 days of play are non-refundable.
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