Kikuchi Kogen Country Club

菊池高原カントリークラブ

Kumamoto Prefecture • Mountainous

Holes

108

Par

10,237

Distance

About This Course

Kikuchi Kogen Country Club is a challenging 27-hole mountain course located at an elevation of 600 meters in Kumamoto Prefecture. Known for its significant elevation changes and wide, lengthy fairways, it offers a rewarding experience for skilled players while providing a true test of golf for beginners. The course winds through valleys and hills, creating a memorable and refreshing setting. With bentgrass greens and a layout designed by Tokuyuki Miyoshi, this course stands out as one of the top mountainous golf destinations in Kyushu. Soft spikes are required, and players are encouraged to take on this unique and unforgettable course.

Tokuyuki Miyoshi

Designer

1975

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

108

Distance

10,237 yards

Course Area, m²

2,000,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Mountainous

Designer

Tokuyuki Miyoshi

Location

Kumamoto Prefecture

Established

1975

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥7,100

Base Weekday Price

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

¥5,943

Holiday Price

from

¥8,500

Base Holiday Price

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

¥7,216

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

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Course Ratings

Community ratings and reviews for this golf course

Difficulty

2 out of 5

Fairway Width

3 out of 5

Green Difficulty

3 out of 5

Length

2 out of 5

Value

3 out of 5

Maintenance

3 out of 5

Hospitality

3 out of 5

Facilities

3 out of 5

Food

3 out of 5

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

180 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

Account for elevation—take one club more for uphill approaches and one club less for long downhill shots due to significant height changes.

Although fairways are relatively wide, strong undulations can leave difficult lies so prioritize accurate tee shots over sheer distance.

Several holes are lengthy, so a controlled tee shot to the wider landing areas often yields better scores than attempting to overpower the hole.

Bentgrass greens hold approaches well but display subtle breaks and moderate speeds, so play conservative lag putts when unsure.

Ridge- and valley-exposed holes can be quite windy, so always check and factor wind direction into club selection on long shots.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

At 600 meters elevation the course is noticeably cooler than the lowlands, with morning fog or heavy dew common, a pronounced rainy season in June–July, occasional afternoon showers in summer, and cool winters with possible frost or light snow.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the best conditions with mild temperatures and clear views, while the rainy season and cold winter days are less ideal.