Watarase Country Club

渡良瀬カントリークラブ

Tochigi Prefecture • Riverside

Holes

Par

6,628

Distance

About This Course

Watarase Country Club is an expansive 18-hole golf course located near the city center in Tochigi Prefecture. Designed around Japan’s largest Watarase Reservoir, the course features 22 water hazards that add strategic depth and challenge to the layout. With wide fairways and a relaxed, open design, it offers a comfortable and enjoyable American-style golfing experience. The course is well-suited for players who appreciate a spacious environment and rely primarily on riding carts during play. Watarase Country Club provides a pleasant setting for golfers seeking both challenge and leisure in the Kanto region.

Hideo Taguchi

Designer

1991

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,628 yards

Course Area, m²

680,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass, Zoysia

Course Type

Riverside

Designer

Hideo Taguchi

Location

Tochigi Prefecture

Established

1991

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥7,800

Base Weekday Price

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

¥6,500

Holiday Price

from

¥11,200

Base Holiday Price

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

¥9,591

Prices shown are starting prices and may include additional fees. Prices may vary by season and availability.

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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.

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Playing Tips

The fairways are relatively wide but the course contains many ponds and lakes, so conservative tee shots that prioritize avoiding water will often yield the best scores.

Wind from the reservoir can be variable and gusty on exposed holes, so check wind direction at each tee and adjust club selection accordingly.

Use the riding cart to plan angles carefully around doglegs and water hazards, aiming to leave straightforward approach shots rather than heroic carries over water.

Many greens are guarded by water or fringe hazards, so favor hitting the center of the green and choose clubs that allow the ball to carry and hold the surface.

Greens are a mix of bentgrass and zoysia, meaning you can expect faster roll on bent areas especially in cooler months and slower, more receptive surfaces on zoysia in summer.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kanto/Tochigi experiences hot, humid summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, mild and stable spring and autumn conditions, and cold winters with occasional frost or light snow; the large Watarase Reservoir can produce localized breezes that affect club selection.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures and stable conditions for play, with firm, receptive greens; avoid the hot, humid midsummer and the coldest winter days.