Golf Courses in Fukui

20 courses on the Echizen coast

Fukui is the smallest golf scene on the Sea of Japan coast and one of the most peaceful. Twenty courses are spread between the Echizen cliffs and the inland valleys around Eiheiji, the great Zen training monastery, in a prefecture that consistently ranks near the top of Japan’s quality-of-life surveys and near the bottom of its tourist numbers. It slots naturally into a Hokuriku trip between Kanazawa and Kyoto, and the shinkansen extension to Tsuruga has made that route far quicker.

Golf in Fukui at a glance

GolfMatchy lists 20 golf courses in Fukui. 20 of the courses carry Google ratings, averaging 3.9 across 2,733 reviews. Best season: April to June and September to November — mountain courses shorten at both ends. Most international visitors arrive via Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO).

Why Golf in Fukui?

20 Golf Courses in Fukui

For International Golfers

Fukui and Tsuruga are the rail gateways, now on the extended Hokuriku Shinkansen, with courses a short drive from either. The coast shares Hokuriku’s wet winters, so April to November is the reliable window. Because the prefecture is small, two courses in two days needs very little driving.

More golf in Chubu

Ishikawa (32 courses) · Shiga (36 courses) · Kyoto (34 courses) · Nagano (67 courses) · Nagoya (61 courses) · Shizuoka (60 courses) · Gifu (42 courses) · Niigata (38 courses) · Yamanashi (34 courses) · Toyama (29 courses)

Golf in Fukui: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fukui worth a detour for golf?

If you value quiet over prestige, yes. Fukui has only 20 courses but almost no visitor pressure, so rounds move quickly and rates are low. It also sits on the natural route between Kanazawa and Kyoto, which makes it an easy day to slot into a longer Japan trip rather than a special journey.

What should I see in Fukui besides golf?

Eiheiji, the 13th-century Soto Zen monastery, is the headline, and the Tojinbo cliffs on the Echizen coast are a short drive from several courses. In winter, Echizen crab is a local speciality serious enough that people travel from Tokyo for it.

How many golf courses are there in Fukui?

GolfMatchy lists 20 golf courses in Fukui. Every one of them can be booked in English through our concierge.

When is the best time to play golf in Fukui?

April to June and September to November — mountain courses shorten at both ends. Weekdays are cheaper and far less crowded than weekends and public holidays in Fukui.

How do I get to golf courses in Fukui?

Most international golfers arrive via Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO). Many Japanese courses run a free shuttle from the nearest train station, and GolfMatchy sends the closest station, shuttle details and directions with every confirmed Fukui booking.

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