Rokko International Golf Club East Course

六甲国際ゴルフ倶楽部　東コース

Hyogo Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,228

Distance

About This Course

Rokko International Golf Club East Course is a distinguished 18-hole championship course located in Kobe, Hyogo. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this hilly course features wide fairways and a long layout totaling 7,228 yards with a par of 72. Known for its strategic design and beautiful scenery, it challenges players with carefully placed bunkers and water hazards that require precise shot-making. The smooth bentgrass greens add to the course’s appeal, making it a popular venue for major tournaments. Soft spikes are recommended to enjoy the course, which offers an excellent blend of beauty and competitive play in the Kansai region.

Jack Nicklaus

Designer

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,228 yards

Course Area, m²

1,950,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Jack Nicklaus

Location

Hyogo Prefecture

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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.

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Playing Tips

Despite generally wide fairways, the East Course is long so prioritize accurate tee placement over raw distance to set up manageable approach shots.

Allow for elevation changes throughout the round by adjusting club selection for uphill and downhill lies and expect ball flight to be affected by slope.

Bunkers and water hazards are strategically positioned—identify safe bailout areas and be conservative on carries to avoid penalty trouble.

The bentgrass greens are smooth but can be firm and quick, so focus on precise distance control and read subtle breaks carefully.

Holes exposed on ridges can pick up sea or inland breezes, so check wind direction and strength before every shot and alter club choice accordingly.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kobe has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and a rainy season in June; the hilly Rokko area can experience stronger breezes and more rapid weather changes, and late summer/early autumn carries higher typhoon risk.

Best Season to Play

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures and stable weather, avoiding the June rainy season and the typhoon-prone late-summer period.