The Japan Golf Experience
A fully hosted journey through Tokyo, Hakone & Osaka – blending championship golf, Shinkansen luxury and Japan’s finest dining for the discerning Dragon Golf traveller.
10
Days · 9 Nights
5
Championship Rounds
5★
Signature Stays
Green
Car Shinkansen
The Perfect Blend of Culture & Fairways
This is not simply a golf trip; it is a curated passage along Japan’s “Golden Route”, with access to private clubs normally closed to international visitors, paired with 5‑star hotels and First Class rail.[page:1]
From neon‑lit Tokyo to onsen retreats beneath Mt. Fuji and the gastronomic energy of Osaka, every movement is orchestrated so your group can play, explore and relax without ever touching a spreadsheet.[page:1][web:2]
The Itinerary
01
Tokyo · Arrival
Welcome to Japan
Touch down at Narita or Haneda, where Dragon Golf’s local team meets you airside and escorts you by private transfer to your 5★ base at the Hilton Tokyo.[page:1]
Settle in, refresh and join fellow travellers for a hosted welcome reception with sake tasting and skyline views.
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Stay: Hilton Tokyo · Inclusions: VIP arrival service, private transfer, welcome drinks
02
Round One
Narita Golf Club
Your first round is at Narita Golf Club, a pristine layout that has hosted PGA Tour Champions events and showcases meticulous Japanese conditioning.[page:1]
Enjoy a caddie‑assisted round, followed by a traditional set lunch in the clubhouse before returning to Tokyo for an evening in Ginza or Shinjuku.
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Golf: Narita GC · Caddie & cart included · Afternoon at leisure in Tokyo
03
Round Two
Bristol Hill Golf Club
Experience Bristol Hill, a strategic modern design inspired by contemporary American layouts yet framed by the forested hills of Chiba.[page:1]
Return to the city for a free evening – explore Dragon‑recommended bars and omakase counters, or simply unwind at the hotel.
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Golf: Bristol Hill GC · Evening at leisure in Ginza or Shinjuku
04
Shinkansen & Onsen
The Green Car to Mt. Fuji
Depart Tokyo on the Shinkansen in Green Car (First Class), gliding towards the Hakone region with luggage handled for you.[page:1]
Check into your lakeside resort, then slip into the onsen as Mt. Fuji appears across the water – the rhythm of the trip slows to a tranquil pace.
Image placeholder – Shinkansen, Hakone onsen or Mt. Fuji over Lake Ashi.
Stay: Hakone lakeside resort · Highlight: Green Car Shinkansen, private onsen time
05
Round Three
Daihakone Country Club
Tee it up at Daihakone Country Club, home of the CAT Ladies tournament and a favourite of Japan’s tour professionals.[page:1]
Expect wide vistas, immaculate conditioning and large, contouring greens, often under the gaze of Mt. Fuji on clear days.
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Golf: Daihakone CC · Evening kaiseki dinner at the resort
06
Into Kansai
Osaka & Dotonbori Nights
Board the Bullet Train west to Osaka, the “kitchen of Japan”.[page:1]
Check into the Swissôtel Nankai Osaka above Namba station before heading out on a guided Dotonbori food walk – takoyaki, wagyu skewers and neon‑lit canal views.
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Stay: Swissôtel Nankai Osaka · Highlight: Hosted Dotonbori street‑food tour
07
Round Four
Koma Country Club
A short drive takes you into the hills to Koma Country Club, a 27‑hole Gary Player design that blends elevation changes, lakes and tree‑lined corridors.[page:1]
It is a pure Japanese parkland experience, with caddies, carts and mountain views.
Image placeholder – Koma CC holes or panoramic course view.
Golf: Koma CC (Gary Player) · Evening at leisure in Osaka
08
Kyoto Interlude
Temples & Torii Gates
Take a private coach to Kyoto for a guided immersion in Japan’s imperial past – from the shimmering Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku‑ji) to the thousand torii gates of Fushimi Inari.[page:1]
Enjoy curated stops for matcha, sweets and city views before returning to Osaka.
Image placeholder – Kinkaku‑ji, Fushimi Inari or Kyoto streets.
Highlight: Private Kyoto cultural touring · No golf today
09
Final Round
Arima Royal & Kobe Beef
Your finale is Arima Royal Golf Club, a prestigious Kansai venue that provides a fitting closing round to your Japanese pilgrimage.[page:1]
In the evening, celebrate with a Dragon‑curated farewell dinner built around authentic Kobe Beef and fine wine.
Image placeholder – Arima Royal green or Kobe beef dining scene.
Golf: Arima Royal · Farewell Kobe Beef dinner with drinks
10
Departure
Sayonara – or Stay On
Enjoy a final breakfast before a private transfer to Kansai International Airport for your onward flight.[page:1]
Alternatively, speak with your Dragon Golf consultant about extending your journey to Hokkaido, Okinawa, or back to Tokyo for extra nights.
Image placeholder – airport farewell or final city view.
Inclusions: Private airport transfer · Optional post‑tour extensions
Plan Your Japan Golf Journey
Share your ideal dates, group size and preferred balance of golf, culture and dining, and Dragon Golf Tours will craft a private Japan itinerary around this hosted framework.