Golf courses in Chugoku and Shikoku
to the golf courses is a major draw.
Shimane
Hiroshima
Yamaguchi
: Cart Navigation 
: Shuttle bus 
: Woodland course
: Highland 
: Mountain course 
: Hills 
: Riverside 
: Seaside 
: FW access 
: Remote control cart 
: Cool Cart 
: Night golf 
: Driving range 
: Rental clubs 
: For women 
: For beginners 
: Sauna 
: Hot spring 
: Open-air bath 
: Near IC 
: Near the station 
:Through play 
: For competitions 
: Ocean view 
: Cool in summer 
: Warm in winter
What you need to know about golf in Chugoku and Shikoku
Courses are spaciously laid out on land perfectly suited for golf.
The Chugoku region is not densely populated; even its most populous prefecture, Hiroshima, has only about 2.8 million residents, with the five-prefecture total (including Okayama, Yamaguchi, Shimane, and Tottori) at approximately 7.25 million. This low population density means there has always been ample land available for golf course development. Following the "First Golf Boom" in Japan—sparked by the legendary victory of Torakichi Nakamura and Koichi Ono at the 1957 Canada Cup (now the World Cup of Golf)—numerous highly strategic courses were constructed. These were developed sequentially, starting with the prime locations most naturally suited for the sport.
Many courses are easily accessible via local roads from densely populated areas.
Golf courses are generally categorized into those near highway interchanges and those near airports. However, the Chugoku region is unique in that many of its courses can be reached directly from urban centers via local roads. This close proximity between residential areas and golf courses is a characteristic also seen in the Kinki (Kansai) region. In fact, golfers from Western Japan are so accustomed to this convenience that they often find courses in Eastern Japan "too far" by comparison. One of the greatest charms of golfing in the Chugoku region is how quickly you can travel from a vibrant downtown area right to the first tee.
Hakuryuko Country Club: Host of Men's Professional Tournaments from 1982 to 1994
The Chugoku region has a thriving golf culture, with men's professional tournaments held annually. One of the most storied events from its past is the "Pocari Sweat Open," where top professionals competed in intense battles from 1982 to 1994. The stage for these legendary matches, Hakuryuko Country Club in Hiroshima Prefecture, continues to be highly popular among golfers today. Meanwhile, Hiroshima Asa Golf Club is a local favorite known for its excellent access from the heart of Hiroshima City. The ability to seamlessly combine world-class golf with Hiroshima’s rich sightseeing opportunities is one of the region’s greatest appeals.