Golf Courses in Okinawa
24 courses · Tropical · Year-round play
Okinawa is Japan's only tropical golf destination — 24 courses on a subtropical island chain where you can play in January. Okinawa's courses are generally resort-affiliated, well-maintained, and more internationalized than mainland Japan equivalents. English-speaking staff are more common here than anywhere else in the country, making Okinawa one of the most foreigner-friendly golf destinations in Japan. The combination of blue ocean views, coral reef snorkeling, and quality golf makes Okinawa a natural choice for golf holiday packages.
Golf in Okinawa at a glance
GolfMatchy lists 23 golf courses in Okinawa. 20 of the courses carry Google ratings, averaging 4.7 across 3,634 reviews. Best season: November to April — the mainland off-season is Okinawa’s best golf weather. Most international visitors arrive via Naha Airport (OKA).
Why Golf in Okinawa?
- Year-round play — the only prefecture in Japan with mild winters
- Resort-quality courses with ocean views
- More English support than most mainland Japanese courses
- Combine golf with world-class beach resorts and diving
23 Golf Courses in Okinawa
Bel Beach Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.0★ (881 reviews)
5151 Sakimotobu, Motobu, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0225, Japan- Chibana Golf Course — 18 holes · par 72Dakujaku, Okinawa, 904-0000, Japan
Chura Orchard Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.0★ (442 reviews)
1577 Afuso, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0402, Japan
Emerald Coast Golf Links — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews) · weekdays from ¥18,205Yonaha-1591-1 Shimoji, Miyakojima, Okinawa 906-0305, Japan
Ginoza Country Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)2824-264 Matsuda, Ginoza, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-1301, JapanGolfzon — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.2★ (6 reviews)
Japan, 〒900-0032 Okinawa, Naha, Matsuyama, 2-chōme−9−６ 朝日ビル 2FKabushikigaishazanpa Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.7★ (493 reviews)
1133 Uza, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0328, Japan- Kise Country Club — 18 holes · par 721107-1 Kise, Nago, Okinawa 905-0026, Japan
Naha Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)
2270 Tomori, Yaese, Shimajiri District, Okinawa 901-0402, JapanNaminoue Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)
3-chōme-2-13 Tsuji, Naha, Okinawa 900-0037, Japan
Ocean Castle Country Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)60 Noborimata, Nakagusuku, Nakagami District, Okinawa 901-2421, Japan
Okinawa Country Club Golf — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)109 Tōbaru, Nishihara, Nakagami District, Okinawa 903-0114, Japan- Okinawa Golf Service — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)Japan, 〒900-0032 Okinawa, Naha, Matsuyama, 2-chōme−1−１２ 501号
- Onishi Terrace Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews) · weekdays from ¥7,000Japan, 〒901-2314 Okinawa, Nakagami District, Kitanakagusuku, Ōgusuku, １９０ 中頭郡 190
- PGM Golf Resort Okinawa — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.3★ (520 reviews)1043 Fuchaku, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0413, Japan
- Palm Hills Golf Resort Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)762 Arakaki, Itoman, Okinawa 901-0323, Japan
- Queens Trap Golf Course — 18 holes · par 72254 Makibaru, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0300, Japan
- Ryukyu Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)Oyakebaru-1 Tamagusuku, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-0608, Japan
- Shurei Country Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)China-1029 Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1503, Japan
- Taiyo Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.4★ (104 reviews)2440 Ikehara, Okinawa, 904-2205, Japan
- The Atta Terrace Golf Resort — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)1079 Afuso, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0402, Japan
- The Southern Links Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (84 reviews)697 Hanagusuku, Yaese, Shimajiri District, Okinawa 901-0513, Japan
- カヌチャResort カヌチャベイHotel & Villas/カヌチャGolf Course — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.4★ (96 reviews)156-2 Abu, Nago, Okinawa 905-2263, Japan
For International Golfers
Okinawa courses are primarily located on the main island (Okinawa-hontō) and accessible by rental car or hotel shuttle. GolfMatchy can book tee times and arrange resort packages. The busy season is January–March when Japanese mainlanders escape winter.
More golf in Okinawa
Fukuoka (58 courses) · Osaka (45 courses) · Tokyo (45 courses)
Golf in Okinawa: Frequently Asked Questions
Can you play golf in Okinawa in winter?
Yes. Okinawa is Japan’s only tropical golf destination, with mild winters that let you play year-round — even in January. Its busy season is January–March, when mainland Japanese golfers travel south to escape the cold.
Where can I play golf with ocean views in Japan?
Okinawa’s 24 resort-affiliated courses offer blue ocean views and well-maintained tropical layouts, mostly on the main island (Okinawa-hontō). GolfMatchy can book tee times and arrange a resort package around your round.
Are Okinawa golf courses foreigner-friendly?
Yes — Okinawa has more English-speaking staff than almost anywhere else in Japan, making it one of the most foreigner-friendly golf destinations in the country. GolfMatchy also handles the booking in Japanese so you never need to call the course.
How do I get to golf courses in Okinawa?
Okinawa courses are reached by rental car or hotel shuttle from the main island’s resorts. GolfMatchy can arrange transport and combine golf with beach resorts and diving for a full holiday itinerary.
How many golf courses are there in Okinawa?
GolfMatchy lists 23 golf courses in Okinawa. Every one of them can be booked in English through our concierge.
When is the best time to play golf in Okinawa?
November to April — the mainland off-season is Okinawa’s best golf weather. Weekdays are cheaper and far less crowded than weekends and public holidays in Okinawa.
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