Golf Courses in Yamanashi

34 courses on Mount Fuji’s northern side

Yamanashi is Tokyo’s mountain backyard: 90 minutes west on the Chuo expressway or the Chuo Line, and suddenly you are in a high inland basin ringed by Fuji, the Southern Alps and the Yatsugatake volcanoes. Courses climb the slopes on all sides, many of them looking straight at Fuji from the north, and Katsunuma — the centre of Japanese wine production — sits in the middle of the golf country. Altitude keeps summer bearable and gives the region long, clear autumn days.

Golf in Yamanashi at a glance

GolfMatchy lists 35 golf courses in Yamanashi. Weekday green fees across these courses run roughly ¥4,000 to ¥29,000. Weekends and public holidays typically run ¥6,000 to ¥34,000. 34 of the courses carry Google ratings, averaging 4.0 across 13,611 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 Yamanashi?

35 Golf Courses in Yamanashi

For International Golfers

Kofu and Otsuki are the main rail gateways and highway buses run from Shinjuku directly to the Fuji Five Lakes. A car makes the mountain courses much easier. Winter mornings at altitude bring frost delays, so a mid-morning tee time is safer from December to February.

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Golf in Yamanashi: Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Yamanashi golf from Tokyo?

About 90 minutes to two hours. The Chuo Line express runs from Shinjuku to Kofu, highway buses go direct to the Fuji Five Lakes, and by car the Chuo expressway makes it a comfortable morning drive. It is one of the few places you can leave Tokyo after breakfast and tee off with Mount Fuji in view.

Can I combine golf with Japanese wine tasting?

Yes — Yamanashi is the only place in Japan where that pairing is really on offer. Katsunuma produces most of the country’s wine and sits right among the golf courses of the Kofu basin, so an afternoon at the wineries after a morning round is an easy plan.

How many golf courses are there in Yamanashi?

GolfMatchy lists 35 golf courses in Yamanashi. Every one of them can be booked in English through our concierge.

How much does a round of golf cost in Yamanashi?

Weekday green fees in Yamanashi run roughly ¥4,000 to ¥29,000, 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 Yamanashi?

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 Yamanashi.

How do I get to golf courses in Yamanashi?

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 Yamanashi booking.

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