Play the courses you watched on Chotto Sketch.
Book Japanese golf from home, in English. Pick a tee time and pay a small deposit, the course confirms by email, then you get there on your own and pay the rest at the front desk.
Courses in Tochigi
About 1 to 1.5 hours north of Tokyo, by Shinkansen or car. More areas coming.
First courses open soon
We're signing our first courses in Tochigi now, starting with the ones you've seen on Chotto Sketch. Each one goes live here with its prices, open tee times and a guide to the day, ready to book in English.
How it works
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Book online
Sign in, pick an open tee time, and pay a ¥2,500 deposit per player to hold it.
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The course confirms
Usually within a day, by email: your exact tee time, booking code and a guide to the day.
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Get there, play, pay
Travel on your own by train or car. Show your code at the desk and pay the rest when you leave.
Golf in Japan is a little different
Every course page explains its rules before you go, so nothing surprises you.
Lunch at the turn
Most rounds stop for lunch after nine holes, usually 30–50 minutes, then play the back nine.
Dress for the clubhouse
Collared shirts on the course. Some clubs also ask for a jacket on arrival.
The bath
Clubhouses have a big shared bath. Rules on tattoos vary, so each course page says what it allows.
Pay when you leave
Your locker key tracks lunch and drinks. You settle everything at the desk at the end.
Questions people ask
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. You book in English, the course receives your booking in Japanese, and your day guide walks you through check-in step by step.
Why is there a deposit?
It holds your tee time with the course. It's part of the price you see, not an extra, so at the front desk you only pay the rest.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancel in My bookings 7 or more days before and your deposit is refunded in full. 1–6 days before, the deposit is kept. Same day or no-show: the deposit is kept and the course's no-show fee is charged to your card. If the course can't offer a time or closes for weather, you get a full refund automatically.
How do I get there without a car?
Each course page lists the nearest station, the club bus and the taxi fare. If the club runs a bus, pick “Train + club bus” when you book.
Can I rent clubs?
Yes. Add rental sets when you book and the course has them ready. You pay for them at the desk.
Email hello@golftimejapan.com and we reply within a day.