Fukushima is the third largest in area among the 47 prefectures of Japan, after Hokkaido and Iwate, and has many magnificent courses that make lavish use of land suitable for golf courses. Many golf courses have been developed in Fukushima, which is conveniently accessible from the Kanto region. One of the attractions of this area is that there are many golf courses with high quality and reasonable playing fees.
Fukushima belongs to the Tohoku region in terms of regional classification, but it is adjacent to Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma, and is accessible by car from the Kanto region. It is 154.5 km from the starting point of the Joban Expressway to the Iwaki Nakurai Interchange, and 169.7 km from the starting point of the Tohoku Expressway to the Shirakawa Interchange, so you will arrive at Fukushima in 1.5 hours ~ 2 hours one way. Long Distance For those who are worried about driving, it is also accessible on the Tohoku Shinkansen. There are also golf courses near Shin-Shirakawa Station, Koriyama Station, and Fukushima Station. There is also Fukushima Airport, so golfers outside the Kanto region can also access it by plane.
Fukushima is long from east to west, and the weather is different on the sea and mountain sides. The weather forecast is divided into three areas: "Hamadori", "Nakadori", and "Aizu". "Hamadori" is an area facing the Pacific Ocean. Even in winter, it is warm and there is almost no snowfall, and the golf course is open all year round. The most popular in the area is Onahama ocean hotel & golf club. This is a seaside course with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. "Nakadori" is the area where the Tohoku Expressway and the Tohoku Shinkansen pass. Uzumine Country Club is also close to Fukushima Airport and is crowded with many golfers.