Oji-yama Country Club

皇子山カントリークラブ

Shiga Prefecture • Mountainous

Holes

Par

5,216

Distance

About This Course

Oji-yama Country Club is an 18-hole mountain course located in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, offering stunning views of Lake Biwa. Situated at about 350 meters elevation, it provides a cooler environment, especially in summer, with temperatures several degrees lower than nearby cities. The course emphasizes accuracy and strategic play over distance, making it a great challenge for skilled golfers. Uniquely designed for walking play, remote-controlled monorail carts and ride-on carts are available to assist with equipment and steeper holes, promoting both fitness and enjoyment. Conveniently accessible from Kyoto Higashi IC and Otsukyo Station, it also offers special service days with exclusive meals and drink bars.

Nobuo Tani

Designer

1961

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

5,216 yards

Course Area, m²

590,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Mountainous

Designer

Nobuo Tani

Location

Shiga Prefecture

Established

1961

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥3,300

Base Weekday Price

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

¥2,446

Holiday Price

from

¥5,500

Base Holiday Price

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

¥4,696

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

10 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

The course rewards accuracy over length, so prioritize fairway position and controlled approach shots rather than trying to overpower holes.

Account for elevation changes on many holes—choose one club more for significant uphill shots and reduce club for long downhill plays.

Bentgrass greens tend to be relatively quick and subtly undulating, so be conservative with speed on long putts and take care reading breaks.

Exposed ridge holes overlooking Lake Biwa can be affected by crosswinds or gusts, so check flags frequently and adjust club selection accordingly.

Since walking is standard and some holes are steep, use the monorail or ride-on carts when needed to save energy and maintain focus late in the round.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The course sits at about 350 m so summers are noticeably cooler than nearby cities and ridgelines can be breezy, the Kansai rainy season brings wet conditions in June, and winters are cooler with occasional frost but heavy snow is rare.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) are the best times for comfortable temperatures and clear views; summer is cooler but humid and rainy season brings more precipitation, while winter can be chilly with occasional frost.