Tokyo, Kyushu & Osaka | 10-Day, 5-Round Japan Golf Tour

Domestic flights, a Yufuin ryokan night, and two rounds at Phoenix Seagaia in warm-winter Miyazaki.

Yufuin city, Oita Prefecture on the Kyushu Island, is one of the most popular Onsen and Ryokan resort areas of Japan. The Sakura cherry Blossom season starts early in this southernmost major island.

 

This 10-day, 5-round itinerary begins near Tokyo, continues to Miyazaki in Kyushu — a warm-winter golf destination — and finishes in Osaka. It is distinctive for its domestic flights, a Yufuin ryokan night, and two rounds at Phoenix Country Club (Phoenix Seagaia Resort, host of the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament). Golf courses were selected with Golf Digest Japan Tour Center and also include Caledonian Golf Club, Taiheiyo Club Gotemba, and Golden Valley Golf Club. Travel is by private car or van, with domestic flights Tokyo–Oita and Miyazaki–Itami included.

Tour Highlights

  • 9 nights at selected hotels and one ryokan

  • 5 rounds: Caledonian, Taiheiyo Gotemba, Phoenix Country Club (two days), Golden Valley

  • Private car or van transfers as listed

  • Domestic flights Tokyo–Oita and Miyazaki–Itami

  • Airport meeting on arrival days

  • Yufuin ryokan with onsen and kaiseki

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Tokyo

Met at Haneda or Narita by a guide with a name sign. Private transfer to the hotel (Haneda approximately 40–45 minutes; Narita approximately 70–90 minutes).

Recommended stays: Peninsula Tokyo or The Okura Tokyo.

Day 2: Easy Day in Tokyo

Optional activities available upon request.

Stay at the Tokyo hotel.

Day 3: Golf at Caledonian Golf Club

Private transfer from Tokyo (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes each way).

18 holes at Caledonian Golf Club, a J. Michael Poellot links-inspired course in Chiba.

Stay at the Tokyo hotel.

Day 4: Golf at Taiheiyo Club Gotemba

Private transfer from Tokyo (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes each way).

18 holes at Taiheiyo Club Gotemba (member introduction required to play; strong Mt. Fuji views; host of the Taiheiyo Masters).

Stay at the Tokyo hotel.

Day 5: Tokyo to Yufuin

Private transfer to Haneda. Domestic flight to Oita. Met at baggage claim by a guide.

Private transfer to the ryokan.

Evening at a Yufuin ryokan with onsen and kaiseki.

Stay in Yufuin.

Day 6: Yufuin to Miyazaki – Golf at Phoenix

Morning private transfer to Miyazaki (approximately 3 hours).

18 holes at Phoenix Country Club (27-hole pine course at Phoenix Seagaia Resort).

Stay at Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort.

Day 7: Golf at Phoenix Country Club

Second day at Phoenix Country Club, long-time host of the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament.

Stay at Sheraton Grande Ocean Resort.

Day 8: Miyazaki to Osaka

Flight from Miyazaki to Itami.

Met at baggage claim by a guide. Private transfer to the Osaka hotel (approximately 40–50 minutes).

Optional activities available upon request.

Recommended Osaka stays: The Ritz-Carlton Osaka, InterContinental Osaka, or St. Regis Osaka.

Day 9: Golf at Golden Valley Golf Club

Private transfer to Golden Valley Golf Club.

18 holes on the Robert Trent Jones Jr. mountain course (host of the 2014 Japan PGA Championship).

Stay in Osaka.

Day 10: Departure

Private transfer to Itami Airport (approximately 40 minutes).

Travel or itinerary extensions (additional nights, golf, or destinations) are available on request.

 
 
 
 

Kai Yufuin Ryokan

A traditional yet unique Japanese experience set on terraced rice fields overlooking Mt Yufu

A boutique resort with 45 rooms, featuring peaceful, soothing natural Onsen hot spring baths and deeply relaxing massages

Guest are invited to wear traditional Yukata robes while feasting on Kaiseki meals consisting of local cuisine

Hinoharu Ryokan

A boutique resort with 11 rooms and a variety of Onsen hot spring baths

Japanese-style kaiseki cuisine combining the freshest local vegetables, fish and Oita Wagyu beef