Atsumaru Aso Akamizu Golf Club

あつまる阿蘇赤水ゴルフ倶楽部

Kumamoto Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,078

Distance

About This Course

Atsumaru Aso Akamizu Golf Club, located within Kumamoto’s national park, offers a beautiful 18-hole hilly course designed by renowned architect Shiro Akahoshi. Opened in 1966, this course has a rich history of hosting tournaments like the Bridgestone Aso Open. Players can enjoy stunning views of the majestic Aso Five Peaks while navigating a thoughtfully crafted layout that blends the natural volcanic terrain with wide, mostly flat fairways. The course is divided into two distinct sections: the lush, tree-lined Kijima OUT course and the volcanic rock-featured Nakadake IN course, providing a varied and memorable golfing experience.

Shiro Akahoshi

Designer

1966

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,078 yards

Course Area, m²

1,820,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Shiro Akahoshi

Location

Kumamoto Prefecture

Established

1966

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥7,500

Base Weekday Price

Base price without additional services like cart rental, caddie fees, or facility charges

¥6,319

Holiday Price

from

¥12,000

Base Holiday Price

Base price without additional services like cart rental, caddie fees, or facility charges

¥10,410

Prices shown are starting prices and may include additional fees. Prices may vary by season and availability.

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

150 yards

Practice Stalls

You can practice at this course! Take advantage of the practice range to warm up before your round or work on your skills.

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Playing Tips

Although the fairways are wide and mostly flat, the overall length (about 7,078 yards) means you still need distance to hit comfortable approach shots into par 4s and 5s.

Play conservatively off the tee on the tree-lined Kijima (OUT) side because errant drives can be blocked by older trees and leave difficult recovery shots.

On the Nakadake (IN) side watch for volcanic rock features and outcrops that penalize wayward shots, so favour placement over heroics on tighter holes.

The course’s bentgrass greens can run moderately quick and often have subtle breaks, so focus on pace control and reading putts carefully.

Wind from the surrounding Aso peaks can shift and strengthen on exposed holes, so check conditions and adjust club selection and shot trajectory accordingly.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Aso sits in a mountainous area so mornings often bring cool temperatures, mist or fog and variable winds; heavy rain occurs during the June–July rainy season and typhoons can affect late summer, while winters are generally mild but can have occasional frost at higher elevations.

Best Season to Play

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best times to play for mild temperatures, clearer views and more stable weather while avoiding the rainy season and typhoon period.