About

A community of golfersplaying Japan together.

Japan has some of the world's best golf, but booking it usually means phone calls in Japanese and rules nobody explains. Play Golf Tokyo opens those doors, and brings golfers together to play.

Tatsuro Oshimoto at the top of his backswing on the tee
CuratorPrivate Selection
Meet our professional host

Tatsuro “Tats” Oshimoto

PGA of AmericaShort game expertCurator of Private Selection

Tats is a PGA of America professional and the curator of our Private Selection: the handful of Japan's most storied private clubs, from Open and Olympic venues to Pete Dye and Coore & Crenshaw designs.

As our professional host, he opens the doors of these members-only clubs and plays the round with you, sharing course strategy and etiquette along the way, with everything arranged from transport to the 19th hole. His specialty is the short game, so expect to leave with a few new shots around the green.

The community

Who plays with us

Our members come from all over the world, with one thing in common: they'd rather play Japan's courses than read about them.

Golfers on a trip to Japan

Some fit a round between meetings, others plan a whole week around the courses. Most arrive with clubs, a few dates and a lot of questions.

Golfers who call Japan home

People living in Tokyo and beyond who know the early starts, the half-break lunch and which courses are worth the drive.

Private club members

Members of clubs back home who want to experience Japan's most storied private courses, and the traditions that come with them.

Every level of golfer

From relaxed weekend rounds to low handicaps. Community rounds match people by level, so everyone enjoys the day.

“While other platforms claim access to exclusive golf clubs, Play Golf in Tokyo has been the only one that delivered its promise. See you next year!”
Michael C. · Member of the most exclusive golf club in Canada
How we work

What we care about

Community rounds

We handle the club

We talk to the club in Japanese and confirm everything with you: tee time, check-in and house rules.

Better with others

Open your request to the community and fill your group with golfers at your level. Hosts approve every player.

All of Japan

From Pro Tour venues near Tokyo to quiet local clubs, across the country's regions.

Join us

Your next round in Japan starts here.

Create a free account, request a tee time, or join a round with golfers at your level.