Golf Courses in Oita

21 courses in Japan’s hot-spring capital

Oita produces more hot-spring water than any other prefecture in Japan, and Beppu alone has thousands of vents steaming through the town. Golf here is inseparable from that: courses sit on the hills above Beppu Bay and around Yufuin, so the round ends with an onsen almost by default. The Kunisaki Peninsula to the north adds ancient stone Buddhas and a rugged coastline, and the whole prefecture is close enough to Fukuoka for a two-day trip.

Golf in Oita at a glance

GolfMatchy lists 21 golf courses in Oita. 21 of the courses carry Google ratings, averaging 4.1 across 5,173 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).

Why Golf in Oita?

21 Golf Courses in Oita

For International Golfers

Beppu and Oita are on the Nippo Line with limited express trains from Hakata in about two hours, and Oita Airport serves the north of the prefecture. Yufuin is the more refined onsen base, Beppu the livelier one. Winters are mild along the bay, so the season runs year round at lower elevations.

More golf in Kyushu

Fukuoka (58 courses) · Kumamoto (32 courses) · Miyazaki (22 courses) · Saga (29 courses) · Kagoshima (22 courses) · Nagasaki (16 courses)

Golf in Oita: Frequently Asked Questions

Which prefecture is best for golf and hot springs in Kyushu?

Oita, without much argument. It produces more onsen water than anywhere else in Japan, Beppu and Yufuin are both world-known, and the courses sit in the hills directly above them. A morning round followed by an afternoon onsen is the standard day here.

How far is Oita from Fukuoka?

About two hours by limited express train from Hakata, or a similar drive. That makes it comfortable as an overnight trip from Fukuoka — play in Oita, stay in Yufuin or Beppu, and come back the next day.

How many golf courses are there in Oita?

GolfMatchy lists 21 golf courses in Oita. Every one of them can be booked in English through our concierge.

When is the best time to play golf in Oita?

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 Oita.

How do I get to golf courses in Oita?

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 Oita booking.

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