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.
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
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.