Frequently Asked Questions

You can book easily through our website. Please access our inquiry form and fill the information needed (date, region, preferred course, etc.), and our team will book the course/tee time for you!

No problem if you don't! We help non‑Japanese speakers handle all arrangements smoothly.

The booking fee is 15% of the tee time fee plus tax (minimum ¥8,000 + tax)

Absolutely! However, single players are required to be paired with other players to meet the requirement of at least two players per tee time. As not all courses offer tee times for singles, availability is limited

Golf-In-Japan can advise you on how many others have registered prior to your booking, but final confirmation is generally made between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM the day before play (depending on the course). We will notify you at that time if the two-player minimum has been met. Please note that your booking is only confirmed once this requirement is satisfied; if the minimum number of players is not achieved, the tee time will unfortunately be canceled. In this case, we are more than happy to suggest other available options to ensure you still get a round in. A full refund of your pre-paid booking fee will be issued only if a suitable alternative cannot be found.

For those looking for a premium and hassle-free golfing experience, we also provide a Golf Partner service specifically for single players.

Designed for golfers traveling solo, Golf Partner service pairs you with one of our bilingual team members who will play alongside you.

We handle everything from hotel pickup, transport to and from the golf course, so you can focus entirely on enjoying your round.

This option also opens up a wider selection of courses, allowing solo golfers to experience some of the best courses in the Kanto region and around Mt. Fuji, courses that might otherwise be difficult to access alone!

It’s perfect for:

• Travelers who want to enjoy golf without joining a full group.
• Those seeking a hassle-free, guided day on Japan’s top courses.
• Solo golfers looking for company and local guidance during their round.

Golf-in-Japan has a Golf Partner Service where one of our bilingual team members plays alongside you. This option allows for a wider selection of golf courses compared to playing as a single player.

The fee is ¥60,000 + tax & play fees for 2 players (Golf Partner Fee varies by location). The service includes pick up and drop off to the hotel and transport to and from the golf course.

• Limited to Kanto (Tokyo area) & Mt. Fuji area

New inquiries submitted through our site before 8:00 AM JST the day before your desired play date may be arranged; however, full payment must be received by Golf-In-Japan at or before 3:00 PM JST on that same day. If payment is not received in a timely manner, we will unfortunately be unable to secure your booking for the following day.

Please note that same-day bookings are not possible, and we strongly advise booking at least two days in advance to ensure a smooth reservation process.

Golf courses in Japan typically release their tee times three months in advance for groups of two or more players. For single players, tee times generally become available one month in advance. We recommend reaching out to us around these timeframes, and we will be happy to assist with your booking.

Our team is available daily from 08:00 to 18:00 (JST). You can expect a response to your inquiry within 24 hours.

Our concierge fee can be paid via PayPal, which supports payments made by credit card or Apple Pay. Once your booking details are finalized, we will provide the necessary payment information to complete the transaction.

You do not need to bring your own equipment, as there are several options available to ensure you are ready for your round:

• Standard Course Rentals: Most golf courses offer rental sets for approximately ¥5,500. Prices and brands may vary depending on the specific location.

• Premium Rental Service: Golf-In-Japan provides premium rental clubs starting from ¥12,000 + tax. We handle the logistics by shipping them directly to your course. Please note that we require at least three days' notice for shipping, and this service is currently unavailable for Okinawa, Hokkaido, or Kyushu.

• Footwear: You are welcome to wear your own clean athletic or tennis shoes on the course. Alternatively, golf shoes can be rented at the clubhouse for ¥1,000 to ¥2,000. Please keep in mind that most courses only stock rental sizes up to 28cm (US size 10.5).

While we do not provide these items for free, they can be purchased at the golf course pro shop for approximately ¥3,000. For your convenience, we also offer our own Starter Kit for ¥5,000 + tax, which includes a ball marker, tees, and three golf balls to ensure you are fully prepared for your round.

Golf courses generally remain open during light to moderate rain, and play will proceed as scheduled. However, in severe weather, such as heavy rain, lightning, snowfall, or typhoon conditions, the course may cancel the round. In these cases, you will not be charged, and any payments made will be refunded. Please note that if you choose to cancel while the course remains open, the golf course will apply a cancellation fee for which you will be responsible.

Spectators are generally not permitted to accompany players for free. If you would like a non-playing guest to join you, you must book a tee time for at least two players, regardless of whether everyone intends to play. Additionally, for safety reasons, most courses do not allow infants on the carts.

We do not currently provide transportation and kindly ask that you arrange your own travel. However, we are happy to suggest the optimal route from your hotel to the course. Generally, the most efficient way to reach most golf courses in Japan is via a combination of train and taxi.

Views of Mt. Fuji are exclusive to courses located in the immediate Fuji area. If you are traveling from Tokyo, please account for a travel time of at least 2 to 3 hours each way. Additionally, these courses typically have their latest tee times around 10:00 AM. Because of the early start and the commute, we highly recommend staying overnight near Mt. Fuji rather than attempting a day trip from Tokyo.

Many courses within and near Tokyo are strictly private and do not accept outside reservations. Generally, courses in this region require at least one hour of travel from Central Tokyo by train or taxi.

For your reference, here are some of the prominent private courses we are unable to book:

• Koganei Country Club
• Kasumigaseki Country Club
• Sagamihara Country Club
• Tokyo Golf Club
• Abiko Golf Club
• Yokohama Country Club

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