Mishima 9 Day Golf Itinerary
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Overview
This 9-day golf itinerary offers a premium "Bullet Train" golfing experience, taking you from the coastal greens of Chiba to the prestigious, Mount Fuji-facing fairways of Mishima.
Playing golf in Mishima, Shizuoka, offers a quintessential Japanese golfing experience characterized by panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay.
Courses in this region are primarily hilly, with elevations between 300 and 500 metres, providing cool breezes in the summer and relatively mild winters.
The courses feature fast bent grass greens and modern GPS carts.
Playing golf in the Mishima area is a top choice for players who want a "world-class" experience that combines iconic scenery with the high-tech efficiency unique to Japanese golf culture. Mishima is one of the most convenient golf hubs for international visitors.
It is only 45 minutes from Tokyo Station via the Tokaido Shinkansen, and most courses are a short 15–20 minute taxi ride from Mishima Station
Summer Conditions & Seasonality
Mishima boasts a Perfect Year-Round Climate and unlike many other regions in Japan, the Mishima area benefits from a temperate microclimate:
Cool Summers: The high altitude (300–950m depending on the course) provides refreshing breezes when cities like Tokyo are humid.
Mild Winters: The region sees very little snowfall, meaning courses stay green and playable through the winter months.
Local Etiquette & Tips
The terrain in Shizuoka is naturally hilly, which has led to strategic, high-quality course design both creative and challenging.
Pro-Designed Layouts like Mishima Golf Club was designed by Japanese golf legend Isao Aoki and features fast, undulating bent grass greens.
Challenging Topography and whilst some fairways are designed to look flat, they often feature intentional undulations and strategic water hazards, like those at Mishima Country Club.
Wildlife Encounters: It is common to see local deer grazing on the fairways at courses like Mishima Golf Club.
Japan Holidays Highlights
- The "Mt. Fuji Dual-View" Rounds: Play three of Mishima’s finest courses—Grand Fields, Susono, and Mishima Golf Club—each offering unique strategic challenges and stunning vistas of both Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay
- Exclusivity: A rare opportunity to play at The Five Hundred Club, a prestigious venue limited to just 500 members, featuring impeccable course conditions
- Coastal Warm-up: Kick off the tour at Katsuura Tokyu Golf Course in Chiba, known for its refreshing ocean views and mild coastal climate
- Aoki’s Design: Master the fast bent grass greens at Mishima Golf Club, a course specifically designed by Japanese golf legend Isao Aoki
- Shinkansen Transfers: Travel in speed and comfort from Tokyo to Mishima via the JR Shinkansen (Bullet Train), turning a long drive into a scenic 45-minute breeze
- Premium Hospitality: Enjoy a seamless stay at the Fujisan Mishima Tokyu Hotel, which serves as your luxurious base for the five rounds in the Mishima region
- Tokyu Quality: Consistent high-end service with stays at Tokyu Hotels in both Tokyo and Mishima, ensuring top-tier comfort and "omotenashi" (hospitality) throughout the trip
- Exceptional "Omotenashi" (Hospitality) The area offers a "luxury hotel" style experience for golfers:
- Modern Technology: Most courses use GPS-equipped, self-driving golf carts that follow a magnetic track.
- Unique Traditions: You'll experience the mandatory mid-round lunch break at high-end clubhouses and can relax in traditional communal baths (onsen) after your round.
- Seafood Dining: Being near the coast, clubhouse restaurants like the one at Mishima Golf Club are famous for serving fresh local seafood from Suruga Bay.
Whats included
- 8 nights of luxury accommodation 4-5 star with breakfast.
- 5 rounds of 18-hole golf at top courses, including green fees and carts.
- All private, air-conditioned transfers between airport, accommodation, and golf courses.
- Meet and greet at the airport, on-call local support, and assistance with logistics.
- Some packages include a lunch on the course or a local guide/translator.
Whats excluded
- Flights: International or domestic airfare.
- Meals: Dinners and most lunches (unless specified as part of the golf package).
- Personal Costs: Laundry, mini-bar, spa, and alcoholic beverages.
- Equipment: Golf club rentals (available at most courses for an extra fee).
- Caddies: Caddie services (often optional and require advance booking).
- Travel Insurance: Mandatory comprehensive travel insurance.
Sample Itinerary
Play a round at Katsuura Tokyu Golf Course (Chiba)
A coastal golf course with ocean views, located in a mild climate area and easily accessible from Tokyo.
Travel in speed and comfort from Tokyo to Mishima via the JR Shinkansen (Bullet Train), turning a long drive into a scenic 45-minute breeze
One of the most exclusive clubs in the region, it is known for its meticulous "Japanese garden" maintenance and championship-level difficulty.
A tournament-grade venue that has hosted the PGA Senior Tour, offering wide fairways and strategic water hazards on the scenic slopes of Mount Ashitaka
This Isao Aoki-designed course is famous for its fast bentgrass greens and hilly terrain. Players often mention the "visual openness" of the holes, which provide clear sightlines to the green despite the undulating landscape.
The Five Hundred Club, is a prestigious Tokyu Group course limited to only 500 members.
However, special arrangements may be possible during the off-peak seasons, such as summer and winter (excluding peak periods like October–November and spring). If unavailable an alternative Course will be included.