Stay and play at the Kawana Hotel and the onsen resorts of Mount Fuji, where the round, the famous Japanese lunch, the hot spring baths and the kaiseki dining come as one. A seamless, indulgent golf trip to a country that does hospitality like nowhere else.
Photograph: Kawana Hotel Fuji Course, Izu Peninsula, via Google
An all inclusive golf trip to Japan is for the traveller who wants the whole experience taken care of in a country that can feel daunting to plan. Japan does not have the beach style all inclusive resorts of the Caribbean, but its great golf resorts deliver something arguably better: a stay and play package where the round, the long and civilised mid round lunch that is built into Japanese golf, the onsen hot spring baths and exquisite kaiseki dining all flow together under one roof. It suits couples and small groups who value service, scenery and culture as much as the golf itself, and who want every detail, from the tee time to the train, handled.
The natural heart of the trip is the area around Mount Fuji and the Izu Peninsula, a short journey from Tokyo. Here the Kawana Hotel offers a stay with golf on the celebrated Fuji Course and its Oshima companion, while the resorts around Gotemba and Hakone pair championship golf with hot springs and views of the mountain. Add the cultural depth of Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto between rounds, and you have a golf holiday that is also one of the great cultural journeys, wrapped in the comfort of a fully arranged itinerary.
The headline round and the most accessible of Japan's great courses, a Charles Alison design from 1936 often called the Pebble Beach of Japan, running along the cliffs above the Pacific with Mount Fuji in the distance. Playable as a guest of the historic Kawana Hotel, alongside the Oshima Course.
A polished tournament course at the foot of Mount Fuji, a short drive from Tokyo, that welcomes overseas guests and pairs the golf with fine dining, hot springs and shopping. One of the easiest of the great Japanese clubs to fold into an all inclusive resort week.
The number one course in Japan and one of the great Alison designs anywhere, a heathland style masterpiece near Kobe. Strictly private and accessible only by member introduction, which a specialist can sometimes arrange for a bucket list round.
Rated among the top three courses in the country, a beautiful and strategic layout in the hills between Osaka and Kobe. Private and exclusive like Hirono, it rewards the traveller who can secure access for a Kansai leg of the trip.
Designers, pars and opening years verified June 2026 from the clubs and leading course databases. The top private clubs require a member introduction; resort courses welcome guests on a stay and play basis. Always confirm access and fees directly before booking.
Arrive and settle into the city, with time for the food, the culture and the jet lag before the golf begins. A practice round near Tokyo can ease you in.
Transfer toward Mount Fuji, a round at Taiheiyo Club Gotemba with the mountain behind, then an onsen ryokan or resort for the hot springs and a kaiseki dinner.
On to the Izu Peninsula and the iconic Kawana Hotel for a stay with golf on the Fuji and Oshima courses, the marquee golf of the trip, with the Pacific and the resort's gardens to relax in.
Close with the hot spring resorts of Hakone or the temples of Kyoto, an optional final round, and the journey back via Tokyo to fly out.
Japan's bullet train network and private transfers make a multi region trip smooth despite the distances. The Fuji and Izu area is the golf core; Tokyo and Kyoto bookend it with culture. Drive times and rail connections are confirmed for each itinerary.
| Style | Per person, 2026 | What it usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Resort golf week | From around £2,500 to £3,800 | 7 nights, resort stay and play, onsen, transfers, some meals |
| Kawana and Fuji tour | From around £3,800 to £5,500 | The Kawana Hotel, Gotemba, premium ryokan, rail, most dining |
| Bucket list grand tour | From around £5,500 upward | Access to the private greats, five star throughout, full concierge |
Indicative third party operator and resort package ranges for the 2026 season, excluding international flights, shown to set expectations only. We are a guide, not an operator, and never quote our own pricing. Always confirm directly before booking.
Spring, from late March to May, and autumn, October to November, are the sweet spots, with mild temperatures, low humidity and the cherry blossom or autumn colour adding to already beautiful courses. Summer is hot and humid, and the June rainy season is best avoided for golf. Winter golf is comfortable on the warmer Pacific and southern courses. The cherry blossom and autumn windows are also the busiest for travel in Japan, so book the Kawana Hotel rooms and the marquee tee times as far ahead as you can, then build the cultural legs around them.
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Yes, in the resort sense. Japan does not have the beach style all inclusive resorts of the Caribbean, but its great golf resorts package stay, golf, kaiseki dining and onsen bathing into a seamless whole. The Kawana Hotel on the Izu Peninsula, home to the famous Fuji Course, and Taiheiyo Club Gotemba near Mount Fuji are the leading examples, where a stay and play package covers the round, the long Japanese lunch that is built into every round, the hot spring baths and superb dining.
The most accessible great course is the Fuji Course at the Kawana Hotel, a Charles Alison design from 1936 often called the Pebble Beach of Japan, playable as a resort guest alongside the Oshima Course. Taiheiyo Club Gotemba, a tournament host with Mount Fuji views, also welcomes overseas guests. The very top courses, Hirono and Naruo near Kobe, are private and require a member introduction, which a specialist can sometimes arrange.
Indicative resort stay and play packages run from around 2,500 to 6,000 pounds or more per person for a week, depending on the hotels, the courses and the season, and excluding international flights. A Kawana Hotel stay with golf on the Fuji Course, paired with an onsen resort near Mount Fuji, sits in the upper range. Spring and autumn are the prime seasons. All figures are indicative; always confirm directly before booking.
Spring, late March to May, and autumn, October to November, are the sweet spots, with mild temperatures, low humidity and the cherry blossom or autumn colour adding to the scenery. Summer is hot and humid, and the June rainy season is best avoided. Winter golf is possible on the warmer Pacific and southern courses. Book the marquee resort tee times and rooms well ahead, especially in the cherry blossom and autumn windows. Always confirm before you travel.
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