How much does it cost to play KAO Golf Club?

Green fees at KAO Golf Club start from about ¥4,800 on weekdays and ¥9,000 on weekends and holidays. The final price depends on the season, tee time, and whether lunch, cart, or a caddie is included.

Can foreign visitors book a tee time at KAO Golf Club?

When direct booking on Rakuten GORA is not available to a visitor, Nomae Golf can check availability and coordinate the booking procedure with the golf course or its official booking contact.

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KAO Golf Club

ＫＡＯゴルフ倶楽部

Kumamoto Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,790

Distance

About This Course

KAO Golf Club is an authentic 18-hole course set in the beautiful natural surroundings of Kumamoto. The layout features natural ponds and creeks throughout, offering a varied and strategically engaging experience that balances both fun and challenge. The course’s hilly terrain adds to the excitement, making it ideal for golfers seeking a thoughtful round. Players can use riding carts on the fairways, weather permitting, enhancing comfort during play. Designed by Fudo Kensetsu, KAO Golf Club showcases bentgrass greens and a par 72 layout over 6,790 yards, providing a rewarding golf experience in a scenic Kyushu setting.

Fudo Kensetsu

Designer

1997

Established

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Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,790 yards

Course Area, m²

1,070,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Fudo Kensetsu

Location

Kumamoto Prefecture

Established

1997

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥4,800

Base Weekday Price

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

¥3,946

Holiday Price

from

¥9,000

Base Holiday Price

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

¥7,764

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

50 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

The course’s hilly layout rewards accurate tee shots and course management more than sheer distance.

Numerous ponds and creeks come into play, so favor conservative lines off the tee to avoid penalty strokes.

Bentgrass greens are generally smooth and receptive, but can be fast and have subtle slopes—take care with your pace and reads.

Because the terrain is undulating, approach shots often require precise club selection to account for uphill or downhill lies.

Riding carts can be driven onto fairways when allowed—use them to save energy on long rounds but check for restrictions after wet weather.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kumamoto has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and a rainy season in June, mild winters, and the late summer/autumn period carries typhoon risk that can bring heavy rain and gusty winds.

Best Season to Play

The best times to play are spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) when temperatures are mild and rainfall is lower, while avoiding the June rainy season and typhoon-prone late summer.