Golf Courses in Tochigi

80 courses across Nasu, Nikko and the Utsunomiya plain

Tochigi is where Tokyo goes to escape the summer. The Tohoku Shinkansen reaches Utsunomiya in about 50 minutes and Nasu-Shiobara in around 70, and from there the land rises into the Nasu highlands and the forests below Nikko, where courses sit high enough that an August round is genuinely comfortable. It is a resort golf prefecture: many courses are attached to onsen hotels, and a two-day, two-round trip with a hot-spring night in between is the classic Tochigi itinerary.

Golf in Tochigi at a glance

GolfMatchy lists 80 golf courses in Tochigi. Weekday green fees across these courses run roughly ¥4,000 to ¥9,000. Weekends and public holidays typically run ¥5,000 to ¥15,000. 75 of the courses carry Google ratings, averaging 4.0 across 34,526 reviews. Best season: April to May and October to November, with coastal courses playable year-round. Most international visitors arrive via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports.

Why Golf in Tochigi?

80 Golf Courses in Tochigi

For International Golfers

Take the shinkansen to Utsunomiya or Nasu-Shiobara and arrange a course shuttle or taxi for the last stretch — most Tochigi courses are 15–30 minutes from a station. Highland courses can close or run temporary greens from late December to March, so confirm the season before booking a winter round. GolfMatchy checks the course is open on your date before confirming.

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Golf in Tochigi: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reach Tochigi golf courses from Tokyo without a car?

Yes. The Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station reaches Utsunomiya in about 50 minutes and Nasu-Shiobara in about 70, and nearly every Tochigi course is a 15–30 minute taxi or hotel shuttle from a station. GolfMatchy tells you the nearest station and the transfer time when we confirm your tee time.

Where should I play golf in Japan in summer to avoid the heat?

Tochigi’s Nasu highlands are one of the best answers within easy reach of Tokyo. Courses sit several hundred metres above the plain, which typically takes several degrees off the August temperature, and many are paired with an onsen hotel so you can make it an overnight trip.

How many golf courses are there in Tochigi?

GolfMatchy lists 80 golf courses in Tochigi. Every one of them can be booked in English through our concierge.

How much does a round of golf cost in Tochigi?

Weekday green fees in Tochigi run roughly ¥4,000 to ¥9,000, with weekends noticeably higher. GolfMatchy adds a flat per-golfer reservation fee on top, shown before you confirm.

When is the best time to play golf in Tochigi?

April to May and October to November, with coastal courses playable year-round. Weekdays are cheaper and far less crowded than weekends and public holidays in Tochigi.

How do I get to golf courses in Tochigi?

Most international golfers arrive via Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports. 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 Tochigi booking.

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