Yamano Hara Golf Club

山の原ゴルフクラブ

Hyogo Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

143

Par

12,863

Distance

About This Course

Yamano Hara Golf Club is a large 36-hole hilly course located in Kawanishi, Hyogo. Surrounded by pine forests, the course offers two distinct layouts: the Yamano Hara Course, known for its long, wide, and flat fairways ideal for powerful tee shots, and the Koisato Course, featuring more varied holes that require greater accuracy. The club has hosted major tournaments including the Japan Professional Golf Championship and the Tsuruya Open for over two decades. With bentgrass greens and a scenic setting, Yamano Hara provides an enjoyable challenge for golfers of various skill levels. Soft spikes are recommended.

Yoshio Machida, Toshio Kinoshita

Designer

1965

Established

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Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

143

Distance

12,863 yards

Course Area, m²

1,650,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Yoshio Machida, Toshio Kinoshita

Location

Hyogo Prefecture

Established

1965

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥4,490

Base Weekday Price

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

¥3,828

Holiday Price

from

¥5,990

Base Holiday Price

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

¥5,191

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

230 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.

Playing Tips

On the Yamano Hara course take advantage of the wide, flat fairways and be aggressive off the tee to shorten approach shots when you can trust your driver.

On the Koisato course favor accuracy over power — tighter landing areas and more doglegs demand careful club selection and placement.

Respect the pine tree lines: errant tee shots can be blocked by trees or find tighter lies, so aim to keep the ball in the middle of the fairway.

Bentgrass greens used on the course can be moderately fast and true after mowing and sun exposure, so take time to read subtle breaks and control approach spin and speed.

Wind is often reduced by the surrounding trees, but some exposed or elevated holes can develop crosswinds, so check the flag and adjust aim and club accordingly.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kansai inland weather: hot, humid summers with a rainy season in June and occasional typhoon influence in late summer, mild and pleasant spring and autumn, and cool winters with mornings prone to frost but usually little heavy snow; tree-lined fairways can shelter wind but exposed holes may be breezy.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best times to play for comfortable temperatures and stable conditions, while June (tsuyu), the hot humid summer and late-summer typhoon season are less ideal.

Dress Code

- During play, please refrain from wearing clothing such as T-shirts or jeans that are not sold as golf (sports) wear. - Please wear soft spike or spikeless golf shoes during play. - For safety and heat stroke prevention, wearing a hat during play is recommended.

Shoes Specification

Soft spikes recommended