Cherry Golf Hitoyoshi Course

チェリーゴルフ人吉コース

Kumamoto Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,557

Distance

About This Course

Cherry Golf Hitoyoshi Course is a scenic 18-hole hilly course located in Kumamoto Prefecture, offering stunning views of the Kumagawa River below. Designed under the guidance of pro Teruo Sugihara, the course features varied holes with strategically placed ponds and natural undulations, surrounded by a vast number of cedar, cypress, and oak trees. Suitable for players of all levels, it provides an engaging and enjoyable experience. Conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from Hitoyoshi Interchange and nearby hot spring inns, the course also offers comfortable five-seater golf carts for easy play, making it an ideal destination for both golf and relaxation.

Takeru Sato, Teruo Sugihara

Designer

1977

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,557 yards

Course Area, m²

650,000

Green Count

Green Type

Zoysia

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Takeru Sato, Teruo Sugihara

Location

Kumamoto Prefecture

Established

1977

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥4,000

Base Weekday Price

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

¥3,196

Holiday Price

from

¥7,000

Base Holiday Price

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

¥5,923

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

35 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

Play conservatively off the tee because tree-lined fairways and narrower landing areas punish wayward shots.

Many holes feature ponds and strategic water hazards—especially the dramatic par‑3 17th—so favor accuracy over pure distance on approaches.

Expect noticeable elevation changes across the hilly layout and club up or down accordingly for uphill and downhill shots.

Greens are Korai/Zoysia and often play a bit firmer and slower than bentgrass, so focus on precise distance control and reading subtle breaks.

Wind can be shifty in the river valley with occasional gusts and swirling crosswinds on exposed holes, so check conditions and play controlled shots when breezy.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kumamoto on Kyushu has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers, a pronounced rainy season in June, occasional typhoons in late summer/early autumn, and generally mild winters with possible morning valley fog near the Kuma River.

Best Season to Play

Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures and more stable weather, avoiding the梅雨 rainy season and peak typhoon period in late summer.