Golf Courses in Ibaraki

66 courses on the Kanto plain, north of Tokyo

Ibaraki is the value pick of the Kanto region. It sits on the flat northern edge of the Kanto plain around Lake Kasumigaura and Tsukuba, close enough to Tokyo and Narita for a comfortable day trip but far enough out that green fees drop noticeably. The terrain is mostly gentle parkland rather than the steep hillside layouts common closer to the mountains, which makes Ibaraki one of the friendlier prefectures for golfers who prefer to walk or who are easing back into 18 holes.

Golf in Ibaraki at a glance

GolfMatchy lists 66 golf courses in Ibaraki. 65 of the courses carry Google ratings, averaging 4.0 across 34,233 reviews. Best season: April to May and October to November, with coastal courses playable year-round. Most international visitors arrive via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports.

Why Golf in Ibaraki?

66 Golf Courses in Ibaraki

For International Golfers

Ibaraki is easiest with a car via the Joban Expressway, but courses near the Joban Line and Tsukuba Express also run station shuttles. Because the prefecture is a value destination for Tokyo golfers, weekend mornings fill early while weekdays stay open and cheap. GolfMatchy books either and handles the Japanese-language confirmation call.

More golf in Kanto

Chiba (115 courses) · Tochigi (80 courses) · Tokyo (45 courses) · Kanagawa & Hakone (83 courses) · Saitama (54 courses) · Gunma (41 courses)

Golf in Ibaraki: Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the cheapest golf near Tokyo?

Ibaraki is usually the answer for golfers willing to travel 60–90 minutes from central Tokyo. Its 66 courses sit on the flat northern Kanto plain where land is cheaper than in Tokyo, Kanagawa or Saitama, and weekday green fees reflect that. GolfMatchy shows the current rate for each course before you commit.

Are Ibaraki golf courses walkable?

More so than most of Japan. The prefecture is largely flat, so Ibaraki layouts tend to be gentle parkland rather than the mountain-side courses found in Nagano or Gunma. Riding carts are still standard and usually included, but walking is a realistic option here.

How many golf courses are there in Ibaraki?

GolfMatchy lists 66 golf courses in Ibaraki. Every one of them can be booked in English through our concierge.

When is the best time to play golf in Ibaraki?

April to May and October to November, with coastal courses playable year-round. Weekdays are cheaper and far less crowded than weekends and public holidays in Ibaraki.

How do I get to golf courses in Ibaraki?

Most international golfers arrive via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports. 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 Ibaraki booking.

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