How much does it cost to play Nara Yagyu Country Club?

Green fees at Nara Yagyu Country Club start from about ¥11,500 on weekdays. The final price depends on the season, tee time, and whether lunch, cart, or a caddie is included.

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Nara Yagyu Country Club

奈良柳生カントリークラブ

Nara Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,150

Distance

About This Course

Nara Yagyu Country Club is an 18-hole course set within a vast 360,000 tsubo (approximately 1.2 million m²) site in the historic region of Yagyu, Nara. The clubhouse features a tranquil atmosphere with traditional tiled roofing, recognized for its architectural and scenic excellence. Designed by renowned architect Fukuichi Kato, the course embraces a “natural” concept, blending beauty with strategic play. It offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels, with thoughtfully designed fairways, varied elevations, and ample spacing between holes. Soft spikes are recommended for play on this well-crafted hilly course.

Fukuichi Kato

Designer

1996

Established

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Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,150 yards

Course Area, m²

1,190,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Fukuichi Kato

Location

Nara Prefecture

Established

1996

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥11,500

Base Weekday Price

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

¥9,564

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

Payment Methods

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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

3 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Maintenance

5 out of 5

Hospitality

4 out of 5

Facilities

5 out of 5

Food

3 out of 5

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

250 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

At 7,150 yards and laid out on hilly terrain, distance off the tee helps but accurate placement for approach shots is often more important than sheer power.

Fairways are relatively generous, yet many holes use natural slopes and doglegs so pick targets to leave the best angle into the green.

Bentgrass greens are well maintained and can be firm and quick in dry conditions, so focus on pace control and hitting the preferred section of the green.

Account for elevation—take an extra club on long uphill approaches and expect more rollout on downhill shots.

Wind is usually light to moderate inland but can pick up on exposed tees and ridges, so check flags and adjust club selection accordingly.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Nara is inland Kansai with hot, humid summers including a June rainy season and occasional typhoons in late summer, cool dry winters with occasional cold snaps, and generally mild spring and autumn—hilltop holes can feel breezier and temperatures vary with elevation.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) provide the most comfortable temperatures and stable conditions for golf, with pleasant scenery especially in autumn.