Aichi is the fourth most populous of the 47 prefectures, after Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Osaka. Its population is approximately 7.5 million, of which approximately 2.3 million live in Nagoya, the prefectural capital. However, more than 5 million people live in other cities, towns, and villages, with golf courses scattered throughout each. The oldest golf course in the prefecture opened in 1929 (Showa 4), and full-scale golf course development began after World War II. More than 50 courses have been constructed in the scenic areas of the inland rolling hills and coastline.
Access to golf courses in Aichi Prefecture varies depending on the location, but basically, access by car is convenient. Since golf courses are scattered along the Tomei Expressway and Shin-Tomei Expressway, you can smoothly access courses not only in Nagoya City but also in Toyota, Okazaki, Toyokawa, Toyohashi, and Shinshiro Cities. For access from outside the prefecture, the Tokaido Shinkansen and planes are convenient. The prefecture is blessed with excellent transportation links, with two airports: Nagoya (Komaki Airport) and Centrair (Chubu Centrair International Airport).
Among the golf courses in Aichi Prefecture, those located near Nagoya City that allow visitors to play are highly popular. Okazaki Country Club, located about 10 minutes from the Okazaki Interchange on the Tomei Expressway, attracts popularity because players can easily enjoy a prestigious course with a history dating back to its opening in 1965. Castle Hill Country Club, situated about 7 minutes from the Toyokawa Interchange on the Tomei Expressway, is also a popular course. It was named after being developed on the site of Ashiyamada Castle, which was built by a retainer of the Takeda clan during the Sengoku period.