Tree-Lined Fairways and a British-Style Clubhouse

Tojo Pine Valley Golf Club opened in June 1995 in the hills of Kato, Hyogo Prefecture, about 5 km from Hyogo-Tojo IC on the Chugoku Expressway. Designed by Shoichi Suzuki, the 18-hole, par-72 course is set on gently rolling ground where mature trees separate one hole from the next. Wide fairways and a single large bentgrass green on each hole give it an open, generous feel, while plenty of visible hazards reward golfers who think their way around. Run by Accordia Golf, the club offers both caddie and self-play rounds in riding carts, and its British-style clubhouse sets a welcoming tone.

Wide fairways framed by mature trees, with hazards in plain sight for the strategic player.

With a 250-yard driving range where drivers are allowed, a large bath for after the round and easy booking, Tojo Pine Valley works well for a relaxed day out from Osaka or Kobe. There is no club shuttle bus, so a car is the best way to get there. The Tojo area is one of Kansai's busiest golf districts, surrounded by quiet farmland known for Yamada Nishiki sake rice, and it pairs easily with a night at the Arima onsen resort or a visit to scenic Lake Tojo.