Shin Nara Golf Club

新奈良ゴルフ倶楽部

Nara Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,735

Distance

About This Course

Shin Nara Golf Club is a scenic 18-hole course located just east of Wakakusa Mountain, adjacent to Nara Park. The hilly layout features gentle elevation changes and is surrounded by dense trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Japanese garden. The course demands precise shot-making due to its subtly undulating fairways and varied lies, appealing to golfers of all levels. Conveniently accessible, it’s about 20 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station and just over an hour from central Osaka, making it an excellent choice for a day trip. Soft spikes are required on the course.

Eitaro Itoyama

Designer

1964

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,735 yards

Course Area, m²

820,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Eitaro Itoyama

Location

Nara Prefecture

Established

1964

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥8,000

Base Weekday Price

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

¥6,546

Holiday Price

from

¥14,000

Base Holiday Price

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

¥12,000

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

30 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

Favor accuracy off the tee over pure length because tree‑lined, subtly undulating fairways reward position play rather than power.

Account for gentle elevation changes by adding a club on uphill shots and playing one club less on noticeably downhill lies.

Approach shots to bentgrass greens are generally receptive but can be quick and have subtle breaks, so aim for the center and control trajectory and spin.

Wind is often light inside the tree corridors but can swing or gust on higher ground, so check flags and play conservative lines on exposed holes.

Because fairways feature micro‑contours and tight lines, play smart layups into angled landing areas rather than forcing long carries into trouble.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kansai (Nara) has hot, humid summers with a rainy season in June and typhoon risk in late summer, mild and stable springs, crisp and dry autumns, and cool winters with occasional frost; winds are often light in tree‑sheltered areas but can gust on exposed ridges.

Best Season to Play

Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures, stable weather, and attractive foliage.

Dress Code

Please be sure to wear a jacket (business suit or blazer). Entry is prohibited in T-shirts, sleeveless shirts, blousons, jumpers, jeans, sneakers, or sandals. Spikes must be soft spikes or spikeless only.

Shoes Specification

Soft spikes only