Shigaraki Country Club Tashiro Course

信楽カントリー倶楽部　田代コース

Shiga Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,201

Distance

About This Course

Shigaraki Country Club Tashiro Course offers a serene and elegant golfing experience inspired by tranquil Japanese gardens. Nestled in the natural beauty of Shiga Prefecture, this redesigned 18-hole course blends traditional Japanese grace with modern challenges. Reimagined with input from professional Ayako Okamoto, the layout provides enjoyable play for amateurs while presenting a tougher test for professionals. Known as a Japanese women's professional test venue, the course features spacious fairways and varied holes that highlight the true enjoyment of golf. Soft spikes are recommended for play on its well-maintained bentgrass greens.

Keiji Matsuyama, Ayako Okamoto

Designer

1973

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,201 yards

Course Area, m²

1,000,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Keiji Matsuyama, Ayako Okamoto

Location

Shiga Prefecture

Established

1973

Playing Tips

At 7,201 yards with hilly terrain, prioritize accurate tee shots over pure distance to avoid long, difficult approach shots.

Fairways are generally generous but the redesigned layout rewards strategic play and can punish overly aggressive lines into well-protected greens.

Bentgrass greens are maintained to near-tournament standards, so expect relatively fast surfaces with subtle breaks that make lag putting and precise approaches important.

Frequent elevation changes make club selection tricky—carry an extra club on uphill approaches and be cautious on downhill shots to avoid rolling past the target.

Wind can pick up on exposed, elevated holes so check the breeze and adjust aim and club choice accordingly, and remember soft spikes are recommended for traction.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Shiga has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and frequent rain and occasional typhoons in late summer, mild and stable springs and autumns ideal for golf, and cool winters that can bring morning frost though heavy snowfall is uncommon in the Shigaraki hills.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) offer the most pleasant temperatures and stable conditions for golf, while peak summer heat and typhoon season are best avoided.