Golf Courses in Shimane
22 courses on the myth-soaked San’in coast
Shimane is where Japanese mythology says the country began, and it remains one of the least-visited prefectures in the country — which is exactly why its golf is so relaxed. Twenty-two courses run along the San’in coast between Izumo, home of Japan’s oldest and most revered shrine, and the castle town of Matsue on its lagoon. The Adachi Museum’s garden, ranked the best in Japan for decades running, sits in the middle of the same area.
Golf in Shimane at a glance
GolfMatchy lists 22 golf courses in Shimane. 18 of the courses carry Google ratings, averaging 3.9 across 1,539 reviews. Best season: March to June and September to November, with the Seto Inland Sea side playable in winter. Most international visitors arrive via Hiroshima Airport (HIJ).
Why Golf in Shimane?
- Almost no visitor pressure — the quietest golf in western Honshu
- Izumo Taisha, Matsue Castle and the Adachi Museum garden all nearby
- Sea of Japan coastal air and wide, open skies
- Low green fees even in peak season
22 Golf Courses in Shimane
Flower Garden Hata Grand Golf Course — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.3★ (10 reviews)3005-7 Shinjichō Sasou, Matsue, Shimane 699-0406, JapanHamada Golf Links [Accordia Golf] — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.1★ (174 reviews)
イ１１８８ Kamikouchō, Hamada, Shimane 697-0005, Japan- Hidamari Park Mito — 18 holes · par 72Parking lot, 341 Mitochō Sasakura, Masuda, Shimane 698-0214, Japan
Hokki Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.7★ (101 reviews)300-1 Hokkichō, Matsue, Shimane 690-0861, Japan
Izumo Airport Country Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.8★ (226 reviews)3738-1 Hikawachō Gakutō, Izumo, Shimane 699-0501, JapanIzumo Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.7★ (49 reviews)
280 Ōtsuchō, Izumo, Shimane 693-0011, Japan- Kakannosato Ground Golf Course — 18 holes · par 72Higashinagaecho, Matsue, Shimane 690-0133, Japan
Kanagi Country Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.0★ (131 reviews)1502-2 Kanagichō Imafuku, Hamada, Shimane 697-0302, Japan- Kashima Ground Golf Ground — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.2★ (5 reviews)908ー2 Kashimachō Kitakōbu, Matsue, Shimane 690-0804, Japan
Kawatsu Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.5★ (38 reviews)
10-1 Shimohigashikawatsuchō, Matsue, Shimane 690-0822, Japan- Misaki Target Bird Golf Course — 18 holes · par 72 · 5.0★ (1 reviews)309, Nakanotsuno4-309 Misakimachi, Okinoshima, Oki-gun, Shimane 685-0021, Japan
My Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.7★ (6 reviews)2168-117 Higashitsudachō, Matsue, Shimane 690-0011, Japan- Nanki Golf — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.9★ (37 reviews)1256-8 Kamochō Minamigamo, Unnan, Shimane 699-1104, Japan
- Shrine Country Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.9★ (181 reviews)1944 Koryōchō Ōike, Izumo, Shimane 699-0816, Japan
- Taisha Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.3★ (6 reviews)1164 Takichō Kumura, Izumo, Shimane 699-0901, Japan
- Tamatsukuri Hot Spring Country Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 4.1★ (126 reviews)790 Shinjichō Nishikimachi, Matsue, Shimane 699-0403, Japan
- Target Bird Golf Course — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.3★ (6 reviews)1269 Higashinagaechō, Matsue, Shimane 690-0133, Japan
- Unnanshi Hiikawa Kasenjiki Koen Ground Golf Ground — 18 holes · par 72Kisukicho Shimokumatani, Unnan, Shimane 699-1333, Japan
- Yasugi Golf Club — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.7★ (64 reviews)630 Kuroidachō, Yasugi, Shimane 692-0023, Japan
- いづも大社カントリークラブコース管理課 — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.9★ (181 reviews)1944 Koryōchō Ōike, Izumo, Shimane 699-0901, Japan
- 島根ゴルフ倶楽部 ー宍道湖コースー — 18 holes · par 72 · 3.9★ (197 reviews)1652 Yoshinochō, Izumo, Shimane 691-0073, Japan
- 横田グラウンド・ゴルフ運動場 — 18 holes · par 721373-908 Yokota, Okuizumo, Nita District, Shimane 699-1832, Japan
For International Golfers
Izumo Airport has direct flights from Haneda in about 90 minutes, which beats the long rail journey from the Sanyo side. Courses sit close to the coast between Izumo and Matsue, so distances are short once you arrive. Winters on this coast are grey and wet; spring and autumn are the seasons to book.
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Golf in Shimane: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Shimane for golf?
Fly. Izumo Airport is about 90 minutes from Haneda and sits between the main golf areas, which is far quicker than the rail route across the mountains from the Sanyo shinkansen line. A rental car at the airport covers everything from there.
Is Shimane worth visiting beyond the golf?
Yes. Izumo Taisha is one of Japan’s oldest and most important shrines, Matsue has one of the twelve original surviving castles, and the Adachi Museum garden has been ranked the country’s finest for years. It is a rewarding region that most foreign visitors never reach.
How many golf courses are there in Shimane?
GolfMatchy lists 22 golf courses in Shimane. Every one of them can be booked in English through our concierge.
When is the best time to play golf in Shimane?
March to June and September to November, with the Seto Inland Sea side playable in winter. Weekdays are cheaper and far less crowded than weekends and public holidays in Shimane.
How do I get to golf courses in Shimane?
Most international golfers arrive via Hiroshima Airport (HIJ). 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 Shimane booking.
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