Kunikihara Golf Club

国木原ゴルフ倶楽部

Wakayama Prefecture • Mountainous

Holes

Par

6,600

Distance

About This Course

Kunikihara Golf Club is a scenic 18-hole course nestled within a natural park in Wakayama. Featuring varied terrain with valley crossings and doglegs, the course offers a dynamic and engaging challenge that keeps players entertained. Known for its strategic layout, it has hosted the Wakayama Open twelve times and served as a venue for PGA Senior tournaments, producing memorable moments with top professional players. The course rewards skilled golfers much like the region’s famous Kishu mandarins—sweet and rewarding. Visitors seeking a test of their golfing abilities will find Kunikihara a compelling destination in the Kansai region.

Isamu Sekiguchi

Designer

1974

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,600 yards

Course Area, m²

900,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Mountainous

Designer

Isamu Sekiguchi

Location

Wakayama Prefecture

Established

1974

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥8,220

Base Weekday Price

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

¥6,810

Holiday Price

from

¥11,530

Base Holiday Price

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

¥9,819

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

2 out of 5

Green Difficulty

2 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

Playing Tips

Accurate tee shots and position play are more valuable than raw distance because many holes feature doglegs and narrow landing corridors.

On holes with valley crossings, plan your club selection carefully—lay up to a safe position when the carry is long rather than forcing a risky carry.

Account for elevation changes by adding or subtracting club on uphill and downhill approaches, as the mountainous routing can noticeably change yardages.

Bent greens are well maintained but can be subtly contoured, so take time to read putts and favour the safe line when unsure.

Wind can be shifty on exposed ridges and higher tees, so check wind direction at the tee and adjust trajectory and club choice accordingly.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Wakayama has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and a rainy season in early summer, occasional typhoons in late summer to early autumn, generally mild springs and autumns, and cooler mountain mornings with fog or dew and sometimes gusty winds on exposed ridges.

Best Season to Play

Best times are spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) when temperatures are mild and weather is most stable, while the rainy season (June–early July) and typhoon-prone late summer should be avoided when possible.