Golf Courses in Shizuoka

60 courses between Mount Fuji and the Izu coast

If you want to play golf with Mount Fuji in front of you, Shizuoka is where you go. The Gotemba and Susono highlands sit directly at the mountain’s southern foot, close enough that Fuji fills the sky on a clear winter morning, and the prefecture is home to some of the most celebrated courses in Japan — including the clifftop links-style golf of the Izu Peninsula at Kawana. Winters are mild along the coast, the Tokaido Shinkansen runs the length of the prefecture, and tea plantations cover the hills in between.

Golf in Shizuoka at a glance

GolfMatchy lists 59 golf courses in Shizuoka. 56 of the courses carry Google ratings, averaging 4.1 across 19,130 reviews. Best season: April to June and September to November — mountain courses shorten at both ends. Most international visitors arrive via Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO).

Why Golf in Shizuoka?

59 Golf Courses in Shizuoka

For International Golfers

Mishima, Shin-Fuji and Shizuoka are the useful shinkansen stops; Gotemba is also reachable by highway bus from Shinjuku in about 100 minutes. Fuji is clearest from November to February and often hidden in summer haze, so plan around that if the view matters. Izu courses stay playable all winter.

More golf in Chubu

Kanagawa & Hakone (83 courses) · Yamanashi (34 courses) · Nagoya (61 courses) · Nagano (67 courses) · Gifu (42 courses) · Niigata (38 courses) · Ishikawa (32 courses) · Toyama (29 courses) · Fukui (20 courses)

Golf in Shizuoka: Frequently Asked Questions

Which golf courses in Japan have Mount Fuji views?

The Gotemba and Susono area of Shizuoka, on Fuji’s southern flank, has the closest and most reliable views — several courses there play straight at the mountain. Yamanashi’s northern side is the other option. Visibility is best from November to February; in summer haze often hides the peak entirely.

Can I play golf in Shizuoka in winter?

Yes. The Pacific coast and the Izu Peninsula are among the mildest golf areas in Honshu and play through the whole winter, often in shirtsleeves by midday. The higher Gotemba courses are colder and can get frost delays on winter mornings, so a later tee time is safer up there.

How many golf courses are there in Shizuoka?

GolfMatchy lists 59 golf courses in Shizuoka. Every one of them can be booked in English through our concierge.

When is the best time to play golf in Shizuoka?

April to June and September to November — mountain courses shorten at both ends. Weekdays are cheaper and far less crowded than weekends and public holidays in Shizuoka.

How do I get to golf courses in Shizuoka?

Most international golfers arrive via Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO). 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 Shizuoka booking.

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