Why Kobe & Hyogo?
Kobe is the origin of golf in Japan.
Kobe’s first golf course was created in 1901 on the summit of Mt. Rokko. An Englishman, Arthur Groom, made a four-hole course near his villa on Mt. Rokko to enjoy playing with his friends, and this is said to be the origin of golf in Japan.
Japan’s first golf club, the Kobe Golf Club, was formed in 1903. Because this club’s course was closed in the winter, a six-hole course was created in what is now Yokoya, Uozaki-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe. This was called the Yokoya Golf Association, and was Japan’s second golf club. A boy named Kakuji Fukui who worked as a caddy there went on to become the first Japanese pro golfer. Kobe and Hyogo are thus the birthplace of both golf in Japan, and the nation’s first pro golfer.
Easy Access
Kobe offers great convenience to tourists because it is near Kansai International Airport (KIX). KIX is just 35 minutes away from Kobe by Bay Shuttle ferry, 70 minutes by Limousine Bus. From Tokyo, it takes 1 hours 10 minutes by flight or 2 hours 45 minutes by Bullet train.
Kobe City and Hyogo Prefecture contain many and varied golf courses within an hour from the Kobe city center, and these golf courses are some of the most accessible from urban areas in all of Japan.
High quality golf clubs
Today the region is home to some of the nation’s top golf clubs, and many venerable clubs that are internationally renowned. And the town of Ichikawa, located in the central area of the prefecture, is known as the place where golf clubs (as in sporting equipment) were first manufactured in Japan.
The industry is still thriving today, and clubs are not only sold domestically but also exported overseas, where they are highly acclaimed. The love of golf is deep-rooted in Kobe and Hyogo, and the region is full of abundant nature and tourist attractions with cultural and historic significance. When you visit Kobe and Hyogo to play golf, you’re sure to enjoy seeing its many sights as well.
Kobe & Hyogo Experience
Kobe and Hyogo have been known since ancient times as a treasure trove of delicious foods. There is the world-famous Kobe Beef; Japan’s number-one sake brewing area Nada-Gogo, producing sake that is widely loved around the world; fresh seafood from local waters prized for its firm flesh, and more.
Kobe and Hyogo are also top tourist destinations, home to the World Heritage site Himeji Castle, Japan’s oldest onsen (natural hot spring bath) resort Arima Onsen, and Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya, from which you can gaze at the “10 million dollar night view” of Kobe. We look forward to welcoming you for what is sure to be an unforgettable stay in Kobe and Hyogo.
Location
Golf Courses
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ABC Golf Club Yards Hole/Par 7,235y 18/72 -
Arima Country Club Yards Hole/Par 6,738y 18/72 -
Arima Royal Golf Club Yards Hole/Par ROYAL:7,148y NOBLE:6,856y ROYAL:18/72 NOBLE:18/72 -
Ark Yokawa Golf Club Yards Hole/Par 6,647y 18/72 -
Awaga Golf Club Yards Hole/Par 6,826y 18/72 -
Daikobe Golf Club Yards Hole/Par MAYA:6,615y SUMA:6,095y MAYA:18/72 SUMA:18/71 -
Golden Valley Golf Club Yards Hole/Par 7,233y 18/72 -
Hanayashiki Golf Club Hirono Course Yards Hole/Par 6,711y 18/72 -
Hanayashiki Golf Club Yokawa Course Yards Hole/Par 6,840y 18/72 -
Hyogo Country Club Yards Hole/Par 6,546y 18/72 -
Kitarokko Country Club Yards Hole/Par EAST:7,004y WEST:6,878y EAST:18/72 WEST:18/72 -
Kobe Pinewoods Golf Club Yards Hole/Par 6,870y 18/72 -
Minagi Golf Club Yards Hole/Par 7,116y 18/72 -
Mukonodai Golf Course Yards Hole/Par 6,829y 18/72 -
Nishikobe Golf Course Yards Hole/Par 6,471y 18/72 -
Shinyu Country Club Yards Hole/Par 6,542y 18/71 -
Tojoko Country Club Yards Hole/Par 6,482y 18/72 -
Tojo Pinevalley Golf Club Yards Hole/Par 7,024y 18/72 -
Tokyu Grand Oak Golf Club Yards Hole/Par 6,975y 18/72 -
Yashiro Country Club Yards Hole/Par 6,012y 18/72 -
Yashirotojo Golf Club Yards Hole/Par 6,757y 18/72 -
Yomiurigolf Westcourse Yards Hole/Par 7,169y 18/72 -
Zen Country Club Yards Hole/Par 6,091y 18/70
Accomodations
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ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe -
Ariston Hotel Kobe -
Hotel Crown Palais Kobe -
Hotel Green Plaza Tojoko -
Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel&Towers -
Kobe Portopia Hotel -
Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel -
Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland -
Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie -
Hotel Okura Kobe -
Oriental Hotel -
Hotel Pearl City Kobe -
Seasidehotel Maikovila Kobe