Hiroshima Country Club
A leading club in the Chugoku region, with 36 holes spread across the Saijo and Hachihonmatsu courses near Higashihiroshima. The Saijo course, opened in 1955, is the classic parkland test at par 72 and about 6,700 yards, with the firm bent grass greens that define inland Japanese golf.
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The verdict
Hiroshima Country Club is one of the longest established and best regarded clubs in western Japan, set on rolling, wooded ground near Higashihiroshima in the Chugoku region. The club runs to 36 holes across two courses, the Saijo and the Hachihonmatsu, giving a visiting group two full rounds on the same estate.
The Saijo course is the one most visitors come for. Opened in 1955, it is a classic Japanese parkland layout, playing to par 72 over about 6,700 yards with tree lined corridors and the firm, true bent grass greens that reward a controlled approach. It is not a course built on dramatic scenery; its appeal is in the quality of the golf, the maturity of the setting and the standard of conditioning that a serious country club in Japan maintains. For golfers exploring beyond the Tokyo and Kansai clusters, Hiroshima Country Club is the natural anchor round for a trip that pairs golf with the history and recovery story of the city itself.
Hiroshima Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1955 (Saijo)
- Type
- Parkland, 36 holes
- Par
- 72 (Saijo)
- Yardage
- ~6,700 yds (Saijo)
- Greens
- Bent grass
- Green fee
- Indicative
Opening year, par, yardage and green surface verified June 2026 from leading course databases. The Saijo course opened in 1955 and plays to par 72 over about 6,700 yards with bent grass greens; the club also operates the Hachihonmatsu course for 36 holes in total. Green fees vary by day and season; published rates change by season and year, so always confirm current rates directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Saijo course plays as a thinking golfer's parkland round. The fairways thread between mature trees, so accuracy off the tee is rewarded over raw power, and at about 6,700 yards the challenge is less about length than about position and the quality of the approach.
The bent grass greens are the heart of the test. Kept firm and true, they ask for precise distance control and a clear plan on where to leave the ball, and the subtle borrows make the difference between a comfortable two putt and a nervy one. It is the kind of green complex that quietly identifies the better player over eighteen holes.
With a second eighteen at Hachihonmatsu on the same property, Hiroshima Country Club gives a group genuine variety for a 36 hole day, and the conditioning across both courses holds to the high standard expected of a long established Japanese country club. For a visiting golfer, it is a rounded, satisfying experience rather than a one hole spectacle.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Visitor tee times can generally be arranged, often through a Japan golf specialist |
| Green fee | Varies by weekday or weekend and by season (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book ahead, especially for weekend play; a specialist can confirm access and arrange a caddie |
| On the day | Two eighteens on site, Saijo and Hachihonmatsu; traditional Japanese club service and a mid round lunch break |
| Getting there | Higashihiroshima, within road reach of Hiroshima city in the Chugoku region |
| Best months | April to June and September to November for the most comfortable playing conditions |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; policies and rates change, so always confirm directly before booking through the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in Hiroshima city, which offers a full range of hotels, excellent dining and the moving history of the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, all a manageable drive from the club. A city base lets a group combine the golf with a visit to nearby Miyajima and its famous floating shrine.
Hiroshima Country Club works well as the centerpiece of a western Japan itinerary, pairing the round with the culture and cuisine of one of the country's most memorable cities.
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Hiroshima Country Club questions
When did Hiroshima Country Club open and what is its layout?
Hiroshima Country Club's Saijo course opened in 1955. The club today has 36 holes across its Saijo and Hachihonmatsu courses in Higashihiroshima.
What is the par and length of Hiroshima Country Club?
The Saijo course plays to par 72 over about 6,700 yards, a classic parkland length with bent grass greens.
Can visitors play Hiroshima Country Club?
Visitor tee times can generally be arranged, often through a Japan golf specialist. Always confirm access, rates and availability directly before booking.
When is the best time to play Hiroshima Country Club?
Spring and autumn, roughly April to June and September to November, give the most comfortable conditions in the Hiroshima area.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Opening year, par, yardage and green surface verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.