Ikenodaira Golf Course

池の平ゴルフ場

Nara Prefecture • Highland

Holes

Par

1,770

Distance

About This Course

Ikenodaira Golf Course is a village-operated nine-hole short course located in a highland park at 400 meters elevation in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture. Opened in 1980, it features a total length of around 1,770 yards with three holes where drivers can be used, offering a well-balanced and enjoyable layout. The course includes some challenging holes surrounded by forest and water hazards. Visitors can also enjoy nearby scenic spots like Myojin Pond and forest trails, as well as comfortable lodge-style accommodations. After playing, relaxation is available at the nearby Kinari no Yu hot spring, with discounts for course guests.

1957

Established

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About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

1,770 yards

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Highland

Location

Nara Prefecture

Established

1957

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥2,500

Base Weekday Price

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

¥1,955

Holiday Price

from

¥3,500

Base Holiday Price

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

¥2,864

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

Payment Methods

Cash

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Course Ratings

Community ratings and reviews for this golf course

Difficulty

2 out of 5

Fairway Width

2 out of 5

Green Difficulty

1 out of 5

Length

1 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Hospitality

5 out of 5

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

160 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.

Playing Tips

With only around 1,770 yards and three holes where a driver can be used, prioritize accuracy and position over trying to overpower the course.

Many holes are flanked by forest and include water hazards, so aim for the centre of the fairway and avoid risky line calls off the tee.

Exposed highland holes can be breezy so adjust club selection for wind and play a lower trajectory into the wind when necessary.

Greens are bentgrass and generally receptive, so focus on leaving approaches below the hole and control your speed on chip and lag putts.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

At about 400 m elevation the course has milder summers and cooler mornings than the lowlands, a pronounced rainy season in June and occasional typhoon-related rain in late summer, while exposed holes can be breezy and winters are cool with rare snow.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best times to play for mild temperatures and clear skies, with autumn offering nice foliage; avoid the June rainy season and typhoon-prone late summer.