Tokino Sato Golf Club

ときの郷ゴルフクラブ

Niigata Prefecture • Other

Holes

Par

6,169

Distance

About This Course

Tokino Sato Golf Club is an 18-hole hill course located near Nishimikawa Gold Park on Sado Island, Niigata. Offering stunning views of the Sea of Japan and Mano Bay, this course welcomes players of all levels, from beginners to advanced golfers. The front nine features rolling fairways that add strategic challenges, while the back nine shifts to a forested setting with thoughtfully placed bunkers and tree-lined holes. Set in a natural environment where the crested ibis coexists, the course provides a refreshing resort golf experience with breathtaking sea vistas as a backdrop.

Mitsuo Yoshizaki

Designer

1995

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,169 yards

Course Area, m²

880,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Other

Designer

Mitsuo Yoshizaki

Location

Niigata Prefecture

Established

1995

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

200 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

Play conservatively from the tees on the front nine’s rolling fairways and aim for the center to avoid unpredictable slope-induced runs.

Prioritize accuracy on the back nine where tree-lined holes and bunkers make placement off the tee more important than distance.

Account for coastal wind off the Sea of Japan which can shift club selection significantly, especially on exposed holes with crosswinds.

Approach shots should be judged carefully as the bentgrass greens are receptive but often undulating, so control of spin and trajectory helps hold the putting surfaces.

Given the relatively short overall yardage, take advantage of fairway woods or long irons to attack greens, but remain cautious of hole locations and hidden hazards.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Sado Island experiences a humid maritime climate with a rainy season in early summer, frequent coastal winds and occasional typhoon influence late summer, and heavy snowfall and cold winters.

Best Season to Play

Late spring through early autumn (May–October) is ideal, offering mild temperatures and clear sea views while avoiding winter snow and the peak typhoon season.