Katayamazu Golf Club

📍 Kaga, Ishikawa | 🏷️ Public Tournament, Private Club, Ocean View

Reviewed by OKCaddie Editorial Team · 2026-07-12

Editorial trip-planning content—not the club's official site. Confirm green fees, access, and tee times on Rakuten GORA or with the club before you book. Lead images are illustrative; actual course conditions and facilities may differ.

🔒 Private Member-Only Club

This is a private, members-only club. Public tee times may be unavailable—confirm access through an official channel or a golf tour agency before you travel.

Katayamazu Golf Club in Kaga, Ishikawa is a Sea of Japan coast classic—famous among domestic golfers, with visitor products that do appear on major portals when calendars open. Plan for wind, onsen-town logistics, and weekend demand.

Quick facts


Location	Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture
Style	Coastal championship / classic Japanese
Turf	Korai fairways, bent greens (typical)
Visitor access	Often bookable via portals; peak dates competitive
Best months	May–June, Sep–Oct (winter can be snow / closure risk)
Best for	Serious players combining golf + Kaga onsen

Who it's for

Golfers who want a name Hokuriku course with real strategic teeth
Travelers pairing rounds with Katayamazu / Yamashiro onsen stays
Mid-to-low handicappers comfortable managing coastal wind

Skip if you only want a soft resort scramble—Katayamazu rewards accuracy and patience more than bomb-and-gouge.

Course overview

The layout uses coastal terrain, tree lines, and bunkering to push you into smart tee shots. Sea of Japan weather can turn a calm morning into a half-club longer afternoon. Play center-green on exposed approaches; short-siding bent greens is expensive.

Expect full Japanese day structure: practice area if open, cart play per product, clubhouse meal, baths. Tournament history means conditioning is usually a point of pride—still verify live green speeds and wet-weather cart rules when you check in.

Green fees & booking

Hokuriku premier rates move with season and package. Planning ranges for visitors:

Weekday: often roughly high-¥10,000s to mid-¥20,000s
Weekend / holiday: commonly ¥20,000s+ when lunch and extras stack

Booking steps

Katayamazu booking
Compare weekday vs weekend inclusions
Reserve rentals and confirm English-friendly confirmation emails if you need them

Winter closures and snow can wipe plans—build a backup date if traveling December–February.

Access

Airport: Komatsu (KMQ) → about 30–50 minutes by car to Kaga / Katayamazu area
Rail: Kaga Onsen Station + taxi (bags are easier by taxi than local buses)
From Kanazawa: roughly 45–70 minutes by car depending on traffic

Stay in Kaga onsen towns to cut morning stress. Related stay-and-play mindset: Onsen after golf.

Dress code & tips

Standard Japanese dress: collared shirt, tailored bottoms, soft spikes
Windproof layer; winter gloves if shoulder season
Related: Booking tips · Dress code

Bottom line

Katayamazu is a serious Kaga coast day: book early for weekends, plan fees in the ¥20,000s band for busy dates, fly into KMQ, and let the wind—not ego—pick your clubs.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Katayamazu Golf Club located?

Katayamazu Golf Club is located at Kaga, Ishikawa. Use the map and coordinates above for navigation.

How can I book a tee time at Katayamazu Golf Club?

Use the "Check on Rakuten GORA" button on this page to view real-time tee times and green fees from Japan's leading golf booking platform.

When is the best time to play Katayamazu Golf Club?

Most courses on mainland Japan play best in April-June and September-November when turf conditions peak. Altitude and region shift the window — see the Tips section for course-specific notes.