BirdieLife Japan Golf

Match the golf region to the rest of the trip, not only the prefecture nameCheck the operating season, likely weather, and daylightDecide whether to bring clubs, rent them, or ship them within JapanConfirm that the course accepts public visitor bookingsChoose realistic transport: rental car, train plus shuttle, taxi, or resort transfer

Confirm the exact date, tee-time plan, number of holes, and start courseCheck two-player or three-player acceptance and surchargesCheck whether lunch, cart, caddie, locker, and bath access are includedConfirm rental-club handedness, shoe size, price, and advance reservationRead the cancellation deadline, rain policy, and no-show feeCheck whether a Japanese phone number or local contact is required

Save the confirmation email, reservation number, Japanese course name, and plan name offlineRegister every accompanying player's name before the deadlineReserve the club bus, hotel transfer, taxi, or rental car if requiredIf shipping clubs, confirm the delivery deadline and that the course can receive themPrepare a payment method accepted by the course and keep some yen availableCheck the latest course notice and weather forecast 24 to 48 hours before play

Arrive 45 to 60 minutes early with the reservation confirmationKeep the locker-key or account holder secure until checkoutConfirm rental clubs, cart number, OUT or IN start, and restart timeKeep pace, follow cart rules, repair pitch marks, and rake bunkersReview restaurant, shop, rental, and play charges before paymentCount clubs and collect every personal item before leaving

Japan Golf Trip Checklist