How much does it cost to play Shimanto Country Club?

Green fees at Shimanto Country Club start from about ¥7,220 on weekdays and ¥10,000 on weekends and holidays. The final price depends on the season, tee time, and whether lunch, cart, or a caddie is included.

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Shimanto Country Club

四万十カントリークラブ

Kochi Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,711

Distance

About This Course

Shimanto Country Club is located in Nakamura City, where the clear Shimanto River meets the Kuroshio Current. This 18-hole, par-72 course offers beautiful views from the clubhouse, featuring gently contoured fairways framed by tall camphor trees and upright bunkers. The striking blue waters visible through the course add a calming backdrop that contrasts with the course’s engaging layout. Designed to challenge both power hitters and average players, Shimanto Country Club provides a rewarding experience for golfers of all levels in the scenic Shikoku region of Kochi Prefecture. Soft spikes are required on the greens.

Shoichi Suzuki

Designer

1974

Established

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Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,711 yards

Course Area, m²

630,000

Green Count

Green Type

Zoysia

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Shoichi Suzuki

Location

Kochi Prefecture

Established

1974

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥7,220

Base Weekday Price

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

¥5,991

Holiday Price

from

¥10,000

Base Holiday Price

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

¥8,519

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Practice Range

You can practice at this course! Take advantage of the practice range to warm up before your round or work on your skills.

Playing Tips

Accuracy off the tee is rewarded because fairways are framed by tall trees and upright bunkers that heavily penalize errant drives.

Greens are Zoysia and can play firmer and slower with subtle breaks, so focus on distance control and careful reads on approach shots.

Coastal influences from the nearby Shimanto River and Kuroshio current mean shifting sea breezes—expect variable crosswinds and adjust club selection on exposed or elevated holes.

The gently rolling, hilly layout favors position play over pure distance; play conservatively into tight landing areas to avoid blocked approach angles and bunker trouble.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The Shimanto area has a humid subtropical climate with hot, wet summers (including a June–July rainy season and typhoon risk in late summer), mild winters, and frequent sea breezes that can produce variable afternoon or exposed-hole winds.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (April–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best times to play, with milder temperatures, lower rainfall, and more stable winds; summer brings heavy rain and typhoon risk.