Golf courses in Wakayama
Wakayama
: Cart Navigation 
: Shuttle bus 
：Rinkan 
: plateau 
: Mountains 
：Hills 
: Riverbed 
: 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 Wakayama
Golf courses are scattered across the coastal hills and inland hills close to the plains.
Wakayama is a mountainous area with an altitude of around 1,000 meters, with more than 80% of the area being the Kii Mountains as the core. As a result, Kinki has the smallest population among the regions, with a population of approximately 880,000 as of October 2024. About 360,000 of them live in Wakayama City, which is adjacent to Osaka. The regional division is divided into three main areas: the Kihoku area centered on Wakayama City, the Kichu area (Arita City, Gobo City, etc.), and the Kinan region (Tanabe City, Shingu City, etc.). There are about 20 golf courses, mainly in the Kihoku region, which has the largest population.
It is convenient to travel by car from Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, and by plane from other prefectures.
For golfers living in the Kansai region, driving is the most convenient way to access golf courses in Wakayama. From Osaka, you can take the Hanwa Expressway, and from Kyoto and Nara, you can take the Keihanawa Expressway. For those coming from outside the Kansai region, flying is the most convenient option. In addition to having Nanki Shirahama Airport (Kumano Shirahama Resort Airport) within the prefecture, Kansai International Airport is also highly convenient. Nanki Shirahama Airport has direct flights to Tokyo (Haneda), and Kansai International Airport is easily accessible from other areas.
Sun Resort Country Club is popular because it is a hilly course but most of the holes are flat.
While golf courses in Wakayama are known for their many ups and downs that take advantage of the natural terrain, Sun Resort Country Club is built in an inland hilly area, yet most of the holes are flat. It is popular for its strategic layout with cleverly placed ponds and bunkers. Located within 15 kilometers of the Kainan Higashi Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway, it also offers easy access from the Osaka area.