Nikko Country Club

Tochigi Prefecture • Forest

Holes

Par

7,061

Distance

About This Course

Nikko Country Club is a forest course designed by Seiichi Inoue, set amid towering 80-year-old red pines and willow trees. The course features carefully crafted undulations that provide a challenging experience for golfers. With 18 holes stretching over 7,061 yards and a par of 72, it demands strategic play. The course has hosted prestigious events like the 2003 Japan Open and was scheduled for the 2020 Japan Professional Golf Championship. Located in Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko Country Club is known for its natural beauty and classic design, offering a rewarding round for players who enjoy a woodland setting.

Seiichi Inoue

Designer

1955

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,061 yards

Course Area, m²

790,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Forest

Designer

Seiichi Inoue

Location

Tochigi Prefecture

Established

1955

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

240 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

Tee shots reward accuracy over length on narrow, tree‑lined fairways so prioritize placement off the tee.

The course's handcrafted undulations create uneven lies and forced angles, so favour controlled shots and sensible club selection.

Bentgrass greens are subtle and can run quickly, so take time to read breaks and focus on distance control to avoid three‑putts.

Wind can be variable in the woodland setting with gusts coming through gaps, so check conditions from elevated tees and adjust club selection.

Because it has hosted national championships, expect strategic pin placements and firm, tournament‑condition greens on busy days.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Nikkō's higher inland elevation produces cool summers, cold and often snowy winters, a rainy season around June–July, and clear, crisp autumn weather with large temperature swings between day and night.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (May) and autumn (October–November) offer the most pleasant conditions and attractive foliage, while winter brings snow and early summer has the rainy season to avoid.