Rokko International Golf Club

六甲国際ゴルフ倶楽部

Hyogo Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

14,139

Distance

About This Course

Rokko International Golf Club, located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, offers a challenging 36-hole layout divided into East and West courses. Opened in 1975, the East Course is an international-standard venue known for its scenic beauty and strategic design, while the West Course features a diverse American-style layout created by famed golfer Jack Nicklaus. The club is easily accessible by car from nearby highways and major cities like Osaka and Kyoto. Facilities include a large clubhouse with elegant Spanish tile roofing and a spacious practice area suited for all aspects of the game. Rokko International is popular for hosting major tournaments, including the Japan Open.

Jack Nicklaus

Designer

1975

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

14,139 yards

Course Area, m²

1,980,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Jack Nicklaus

Location

Hyogo Prefecture

Established

1975

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥13,000

Base Weekday Price

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

¥10,773

Holiday Price

from

¥20,500

Base Holiday Price

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

¥17,591

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

280 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

East Course rewards precision over pure distance, with strategic bunkering and angles that make accurate tee and approach shots crucial.

West Course, designed in an American style by Jack Nicklaus, often favors controlled shot-shaping and well-placed drives to set up scoreable approaches.

The hilly terrain produces notable elevation changes, so adjust club selection for uphill (play longer) and downhill (play shorter) shots.

Bentgrass greens are generally true and can run fairly quick when firm, so prioritize approach proximity and careful reading of subtle breaks.

Coastal sea breezes and local gusts from the Rokko hills can change throughout the round, so check wind direction before every tee shot and on approaches.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kobe has a temperate maritime climate with humid, hot summers and a pronounced rainy season in June; late summer can bring typhoons, winters are generally mild, and local sea breezes and mountain gusts around the Rokko range often affect wind conditions on the course.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures and stable conditions, while rainy season (June) and typhoon-prone late summer are best avoided.