Golf courses in Nara
from the Osaka and Kyoto Areas
Nara
: 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 Nara
Concentrated in the Northeastern Hills and Plateaus: Over 30 Courses Available
Nara Prefecture is divided into the southern mountainous region (Yoshino Mountains) and the northern lowlands by the Yoshino River, which flows east to west through the center of the prefecture. Since the majority of the approximately 1.3 million residents live in the north, most of the 30-plus golf courses in the prefecture are located near these densely populated northern areas. Many people live along the Kintetsu Kyoto and Kashihara Lines, including Nara City—the prefectural capital with a population of about 350,000. Consequently, golf courses are concentrated in the hilly and plateau regions spreading to the east of these residential areas.
Access is primarily convenient by car.
Many golf courses are clustered around the interchanges of the Meihan National Highway, which connects Tenri City in Nara and Kameyama City in Mie. This allows for smooth access from the Osaka area via the Nishi-Meihan Expressway and from the Kyoto area via the Keinawa Expressway.
Some courses also offer convenient access by train.
Certain golf courses operate shuttle buses to and from JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station. These services are highly valued by golfers traveling by train from the Osaka and Kyoto areas.
Nara Meihan Golf Club: Popular for Its Excellent Access from Nara City
When visiting golf courses in Nara Prefecture, using the central hub of Nara City as your base ensures a smooth trip. Nara Meihan Golf Club is highly popular due to its great accessibility, located just 4 km from the Hari Interchange on the Meihan National Highway. Designed by Peter Thomson, its 27 strategic holes are sure to spark any golfer’s competitive spirit. On the other hand, Yamato Kogen Country Club welcomes beginners with its relaxed layout, featuring fairways roughly twice the width of a standard course.