16 courses above a harbour city and its islands
Nagasaki is the most international city in Japanese history — the only port open to foreign trade for two centuries — and it still feels different from anywhere else in the country, built in tiers up steep hills around a deep harbour. Its 16 courses use that terrain, playing on ridges with views out to the East China Sea and the islands scattered across it. The Unzen volcano gives the prefecture a highland option, and the Dutch-themed Huis Ten Bosch resort near Sasebo is an easy add-on.
GolfMatchy lists 16 golf courses in Nagasaki. Weekday green fees across these courses run roughly ¥6,000 to ¥11,000. Weekends and public holidays typically run ¥8,000 to ¥25,000. 16 of the courses carry Google ratings, averaging 4.0 across 3,263 reviews. Best season: March to May and October to December, with year-round play in the south. Most international visitors arrive via Fukuoka Airport (FUK).
Chisan Country Club Moriyama — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.0★ (280 reviews)
Nomozaki Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.2★ (219 reviews) · weekdays from ¥10,800
Ocean Palace Golf Club And Resort — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.1★ (528 reviews)
Omurawan Country Club Golf Course — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.1★ (281 reviews) · weekdays from ¥6,900
Omurawan Country Club New Course — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.0★ (236 reviews) · weekdays from ¥6,900
Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.5★ (289 reviews)The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen and limited express trains connect Hakata to Nagasaki, and the airport near Omura sits in the middle of the prefecture. Terrain is steep, so expect hilly layouts and carts. A car helps because the coastline is heavily indented and road distances are longer than they look on a map.
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Several. The prefecture is almost all coastline and steep hills, so courses tend to run along ridges with views over the harbour or out towards the islands of the East China Sea. It is one of the more scenic small golf regions in Japan.
The city rewards a full day: Dejima, where Dutch traders were confined for two centuries, Glover Garden above the harbour, and the Peace Park. Further out, Unzen has hot springs and volcanic scenery, and Huis Ten Bosch near Sasebo is a large Dutch-themed resort.
GolfMatchy lists 16 golf courses in Nagasaki. Every one of them can be booked in English through our concierge.
Weekday green fees in Nagasaki run roughly ¥6,000 to ¥11,000, with weekends noticeably higher. GolfMatchy adds a flat per-golfer reservation fee on top, shown before you confirm.
March to May and October to December, with year-round play in the south. Weekdays are cheaper and far less crowded than weekends and public holidays in Nagasaki.
Most international golfers arrive via Fukuoka Airport (FUK). 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 Nagasaki booking.
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