Fukuoka Golf Course Guide
All 50 Courses, Locally Curated
Morning light from the sea — begin your day in Japan, on the green. Compare all 50 courses by green fees, access, and facilities, in EN/JA/KO.
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Find Your Way
Choose by purpose — your best course awaits. From "first-time" to "heritage hospitality," 50 courses curated into 4 themes.
Explore by Area
🏁 Fukuoka Prefecture fully covered: 5 key regions, 50 courses. Find courses close to your stay.
Three Landscapes of Fukuoka Golf
Mountains, sea, and forest — choose the scenery that fits your mood.※ Photos are taken at various courses across Fukuoka & Kyushu and used for illustrative purposes.
🏆 Fukuoka Golf Course Rankings 2026
Curated Top 5 across 4 axes: Prestige, Value, Sightseeing, and Airport Access. Just look at these 20 courses to understand Fukuoka golf — with concrete data and reasoning.
Prestige Top 5
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Fukuoka Country Club (Wajiro)Members Only
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Wakamatsu Golf ClubMembers Only
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Kokura Country ClubMembers Only
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Genkai Golf Club2026 Senior Open
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Kurume Country ClubHeritage
Value Top 5
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Ukiha Country ClubFrom ¥4,060
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Fukuoka Lakeside CCFrom ¥6,000
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Fukuoka Pheasant CC¥6,490 w/ Lunch
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Akane Country ClubFrom ¥6,500
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Takaha Royal CCMon Self ¥7,880
Sightseeing Top 5
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Airport Access Top 5
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Fukuoka CC (Wajiro)20 min
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Hisayama Country Club20 min
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Koga Golf Club25 min
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Dai-Hakata CC30 min
🗺️ Find Your Course in 3 Steps
Cut through 50 options. Filter by Area → Persona → Price, and you'll land on your ideal course in 5 minutes on average.
Filter by Area
Pick the area near your stay or airport. Fukuoka has 5 distinct regions, each with its own character.
Filter by Persona
Reorganized into 4 themes by purpose. Match the trip style that fits you best.
Compare Prices
Once shortlisted, the price-comparison table makes the final call. Save ¥3,000 on average via web booking.
Choose Your Vibe
Near the airport, with an onsen, budget-friendly, or afternoon play — find your match.
Make the Trip Memorable
Travel, gear, and transport tips for a smoother golf journey.
Fukuoka Golf Travel Guide
Sample plans, recommended stays, local spots.
Rental Clubs & Luggage Shipping
Travel hands-free — get to the course effortlessly.
Best Courses by Season
Cherry blossoms, fresh green, autumn leaves.
Top 5 Near the Airport
Tee off within 30 min of landing — perfect for business trips.
Kitakyushu Area Guide
15 courses · 25 min from KKJ. Heritage clubs to budget-friendly.
Itoshima Area Guide
6 ocean-view courses · 30 min from FUK. Golf + sightseeing.
Chikugo & Kurume Area Guide
11 courses · Golf + onsen + sightseeing — the golden 2-day plan.
Fukuoka City Area Guide
8 courses · 30 min from Hakata/Tenjin. Urban golf + food + sightseeing.
Chikuho & Asakura Area Guide
10 hidden-gem courses · Weekday ¥6,000〜. Onsen + heritage 2-day rustic plan.
📚 Fukuoka Golf — The Essentials
"How do I actually choose a course in Fukuoka?" — answered through 4 lenses: geography & history, seasonal pricing, booking know-how, and tips for international visitors.
① Character of Fukuoka Golf
Geographic diversity is the headline. Seaside links facing the Genkai Sea (Keya GC, Genkai GC), mountain courses backed by the Fukuchi range and Mino mountains (Ukiha CC, Akane CC), and calm parkland layouts (Fukuoka CC, Kurume CC) — all within short driving distance.
Historically, Fukuoka CC (1957), Wakamatsu GC (1959) and Kokura CC (1961) form the prefecture's three heritage clubs — all members-only, all preserving traditional hospitality. Designers include Osamu Ueda, Yajiro Akaboshi, Yusei Shimamura, and Peter Thomson — names that produced courses combining strategy with scenic beauty. Explore in the Heritage Hub.
② Seasonality & Pricing
Best seasons are April–June (spring & fresh green) and September–November (autumn & leaves): 15–25°C, ideal fairway conditions. High-season fees run +30–40% above base rates. Conversely, January–February (cold) and June–August (rainy + heat) are off-peak with significant discounts. See Seasonal recommendations.
Weekday vs weekend pricing averages a 1.5–2× gap. Combine business trips with weekday play and you can play Ukiha at ¥4,060 or Lakeside at ¥6,000. Use Afternoon Through rounds (continuing 18H without a break) at 60–70% of normal rates — half-day play is ideal for short trips. The Smart & Budget Hub consolidates these tactics.
③ How to Book
The two dominant platforms are Jalan Golf and Rakuten GORA. Jalan emphasizes coupons and point rebates; Rakuten GORA integrates with Rakuten loyalty and offers powerful filters. Prices can differ between the two — check our price-comparison table.
Heritage clubs (Fukuoka CC, Wakamatsu, Kokura, Genkai, Kurume) require member introduction — they cannot be booked through public sites. Many courses charge a 3–7-day cancellation fee, so make weather calls early.
④ For International Visitors
Two airports serve Fukuoka: Fukuoka Airport (FUK) just 10 min from downtown, and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) ~40 min from Kokura. FUK reaches the northern courses (Fukuoka CC, Hisayama); KKJ serves the Kitakyushu cluster (Kokura CC, Genkai). Compare in Airport Access Top 5.
A rental car is essential for Itoshima, Chikugo, and Chikuho areas; some Fukuoka City courses are reachable by taxi or shuttle. See the Rental & Transport page. Korean-language support is strong at Keya, Genkai, Queens Hill; English is best at Fukuoka Kokusai CC and other resort-style courses.
❓ Fukuoka Golf — FAQ
Ten essential questions for visitors and locals: prices, heritage, airport, sightseeing, multilingual support, dress code, season, transport, and 2-day plans.
Q1. What's the cheapest golf course in Fukuoka?
Q2. How do I get a heritage-club introduction?
Q3. Which course is closest to the airport?
Q4. Where can I find Afternoon-Through rounds?
Q5. Which courses serve English / Korean?
Q6. Best courses to combine with sightseeing?
Q7. Which courses require a strict dress code?
Q8. What's the best season for Fukuoka golf?
Q9. Which courses are accessible without a rental car?
Q10. Best 1-night/2-day Fukuoka golf plan?
A Guide Built for Travelers
English info on access, rentals, and ready-made golf-stay plans.
Airport Access
Featured courses within a 30-min drive from Fukuoka Airport.
Rental Car
Book via skyticket — save up to 50% on rentals.
Golf + Stay
Plans combining onsen & Hakata cuisine.
📊 Site Map at a Glance
All content of the Fukuoka Golf Guide in 5 columns: 50 course pages, 50 access pages, 5 area guides, 4 persona hubs, and major articles.