Castle-Town Golf Among the Boso Hills

Otaki Country Club sits in the historic castle town of Otaki, in the southern Boso hills of Chiba. It opened in November 1976 and is now run by PGM. The club has 27 holes in three nines, East, South and West, for a par of 108. The ground is hilly, with views across the Boso mountains, but the elevation changes are modest and the fairways roll gently. The East nine has wide fairways and suits long hitters. The South is the toughest, asking for both length and accuracy and finishing with two demanding holes. The West is a little shorter and more traditional, which makes it a good choice for average golfers.

Three nines with three distinct personalities, set against the quiet Boso hills.

Play is self-play in riding carts, and there is a 230-yard driving range with approach and bunker areas for warming up. After the round you can use the large bath. Visitors without a car can take the club bus from JR Mobara Station. Drivers can leave the Ken-O Expressway at Ichihara-Tsurumai IC, about 15 km away. Make time to walk up to Otaki Castle and stroll the old merchant streets below it. The Pacific beaches of Isumi and Onjuku are a short drive east, so the course also fits well into a weekend on the Boso Peninsula.