Nara Meihan Golf Club

奈良名阪ゴルフクラブ

Nara Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

108

Par

9,977

Distance

About This Course

Nara Meihan Golf Club is a 27-hole course located at an elevation of 550 meters, offering a comfortable and refreshing golfing experience. Designed by five-time Open Champion Peter Thomson, the course draws inspiration from Scotland’s Old Course and challenges players with a variety of shot-making skills. The West course emphasizes precision, the East demands solid tee shots, and the South tests distance control over slopes. Conveniently accessible from Osaka via the Meihan Expressway, the club features popular red tees favorable for female golfers and offers cool carts by reservation. Opened in 1974, it is known for its welcoming atmosphere and signature motsu-nabe hot pot.

Peter Thomson

Designer

1974

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

108

Distance

9,977 yards

Course Area, m²

1,650,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Peter Thomson

Location

Nara Prefecture

Established

1974

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥3,990

Base Weekday Price

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

¥3,146

Holiday Price

from

¥5,990

Base Holiday Price

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

¥4,964

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

20 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

Play to the strengths of each nine: the West rewards precise approach shots, the East demands reliable tee shots, and the South requires careful distance control on sloping lies.

At 550 meters elevation the course is often cooler and breezy, so account for wind on long clubs and exposed tee shots.

Bentgrass greens are generally receptive but feature subtle breaks, so spend time reading slopes and avoid overshooting the putting surface.

Red tees and reservation-based cool carts improve comfort for shorter hitters and women, but the hilly routing and overall length penalize missed fairways.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Located at about 550 meters so it is typically cooler and breezier than nearby lowlands, with a rainy season in June, hot humid summers, pleasant dry spring and autumn, and chilly but generally mild winters with occasional frost.

Best Season to Play

Best played in spring (April–May) and autumn (September–November) for mild temperatures and stable conditions, while June's rainy season and the hot, humid months of July–August can be uncomfortable.

Dress Code

Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, jeans, or other clothing not sold as golf (sports) wear during rounds. Please wear golf shoes with soft spikes or spike-less soles. To prevent accidents and heatstroke, wearing a hat is recommended. *Only soft spikes are allowed (spiked cleats are prohibited), so please understand.

Shoes Specification

Soft spikes only