Golf courses in Hyogo
Kansai’s Ultimate "Golf Ginza"
Hyogo
: 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
Things you should know about golf in Hyogo
Home to Over 150 Courses in the Inland Hills, Preserving the Natural Terrain
Hyogo Prefecture is the birthplace of golf in Japan, with the country’s oldest course, Kobe Golf Club, opening in 1903. Since the pre-war era, numerous courses have been developed here, and this momentum continued after World War II. Today, Hyogo has become one of Japan’s premier "Golf Ginza" areas, with over 150 courses densely packed together. While Hokkaido is often cited as having the most golf courses by land area, Hyogo in the west and Chiba in the east stand as the two greatest powerhouses in terms of actively operating facilities. A key characteristic is that, because the population is concentrated along the coast, the golf courses are built further inland, utilizing the natural hilly terrain.
Convenient Access via Car, Train, or Plane
Golf courses in Hyogo Prefecture are primarily located near interchanges on the Hanshin Expressway, Sanyo Expressway, and Chugoku Expressway, making them highly accessible by car. The Sanyo Shinkansen also runs through the prefecture, stopping at major stations including Shin-Kobe, Nishi-Akashi, Himeji, and Aioy. In addition to the JR lines, there is an extensive network of private railways such as Hanshin and Hankyu, ensuring smooth train access to many courses. For air travel, Kobe Airport and Tajima Airport (Konotori Tajima Airport) are located within the prefecture, and Itami Airport (in Osaka) is also very convenient.
Rokko Country Club: A Popular Choice for Playing on a Men’s Tournament Course
While many professional golf tournaments are held in Hyogo Prefecture every year, there are not many tournament venues where visitors can easily book a round. Rokko Country Club, which hosted the 2014 Kansai Open Golf Championship—a major men's tournament—is highly attractive for its accessibility to the general public. Additionally, Rotary Golf Club, located near the Yokawa Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway, features a total of 36 holes across its Old and New Courses. It is a popular destination thanks to its excellent access and high capacity.