Kyoto Ohara Public Course

京都大原パブリックコース

Kyoto Prefecture • Mountainous

Holes

Par

6,209

Distance

About This Course

Kyoto Ohara Public Course is a well-accessible 18-hole golf course located in the scenic mountains of Ohara, Kyoto. Surrounded by natural beauty, this public course features some gentle undulations and requires accuracy over distance. The front nine presents a challenging 4th hole with a river crossing the fairway, adding pressure on both tee and second shots. On the back nine, the longer short holes at 12 and 15 are key scoring opportunities, each featuring a valley carry. Play is self-service with electric golf carts, and the course uses soft spikes only, offering a rewarding experience for golfers seeking a variety of shot-making challenges.

Tsuneo Abe

Designer

1970

Established

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About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,209 yards

Course Area, m²

1,000,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Mountainous

Designer

Tsuneo Abe

Location

Kyoto Prefecture

Established

1970

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥4,000

Base Weekday Price

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

¥3,091

Holiday Price

from

¥5,800

Base Holiday Price

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

¥4,728

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

5 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

Accuracy matters more than length on this 6,209-yard mountainous course, so favor controlled tee shots and conservative club choices to avoid trouble off the fairways.

The 4th hole's river crossing is a key hazard—position your tee shot to leave a comfortable angle for the second and choose a club you can confidently carry over or play around the water.

The longer short holes at 12 and 15 require valley carries, so account for elevation and wind and avoid being overly aggressive if you are unsure about the required carry distance.

Bentgrass greens here can be subtly undulating and will reward precise approach shots and careful speed control, so take extra time to read the breaks before committing to long putts.

Because the layout is mountain‑influenced, wind can be variable and gusty on exposed holes and an electric cart helps manage elevation changes and keep pace of play.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kyoto's Kansai climate brings hot, humid summers with a rainy season in June and possible typhoons in late summer, while winters are cool with occasional frost; mountain holes can experience localized gusts and variable wind direction.

Best Season to Play

Spring (cherry blossom season) and autumn (fall foliage) are the best times to play for mild temperatures, good visibility, and attractive scenery.