Tarao Country Club

タラオカントリークラブ

Shiga Prefecture • Other

Holes

Par

6,997

Distance

About This Course

Tarao Country Club, located in Shiga Prefecture, offers a distinguished 36-hole golf experience across two contrasting courses. The expansive East Course invites bold tee shots and suits players of all levels, while the dramatic West Course, featuring 11 strategically placed water hazards, provides a challenging test for advanced golfers. Equipped with GPS navigation on all carts, this premier resort course is known for its beautiful water and greenery. Tarao has hosted prestigious tournaments, including the 2022 Japan Senior Open and the 2012 Japan Women's Professional Championship, and is set to hold the 2026 Japan Open. Soft spikes are recommended.

Tadashi Shimamura, Yoshiyuki Dekide

Designer

1985

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,997 yards

Course Area, m²

5,000,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Other

Designer

Tadashi Shimamura, Yoshiyuki Dekide

Location

Shiga Prefecture

Established

1985

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥6,000

Base Weekday Price

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

¥4,810

Holiday Price

from

¥15,800

Base Holiday Price

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

¥13,582

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

300 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

On the East Course you can be more aggressive off the tee—take advantage of wider landing areas but prioritize direction to leave good approach angles.

On the West Course treat the many water hazards conservatively and plan layups when necessary rather than forcing long carry shots over water.

Bentgrass greens tend to be true and can run quick when mown tightly for tournaments, so be cautious with uphill/downhill speeds and avoid coming up short on approach shots.

Use the GPS-equipped carts to confirm exact distances to hazards and pin positions, especially on holes with forced carries to water.

Account for variable winds on exposed holes; a club up or down can make a big difference, so check wind direction before committing to a drive or long iron.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Shiga has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and a risk of typhoons in late summer; winters are cool with occasional frost or light snow, and inland/hilly courses can experience variable winds and afternoon showers in summer.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures and stable weather for golf, avoiding the summer heat and typhoon risk.