Golf in Japan
I married a Japanese woman, we go once a year with our kids. It is such an amazing country, but I always thought it would be hard to add golf into a trip, especially a family trip. I wanted to give unsolicited advice: it is not.
Japan has amazing golf courses, but I couldn't imagine lugging a bag on the trip. And renting clubs sucks. Last time I went, I discovered they have courrier services that take your clubs from the airport to your hotel or directly to the course, then ship them back so they’re waiting for you at the airport when you leave. For about $20.
As for courses, I played Kawana Fuji Course last time, and that’s the one I’d put at the top of the list if you’re trying to build a golf day into a Japan itinerary. Very easy from either Tokyo or Kyoto and one of the coolest golf experiences I’ve had anywhere. Cliffside holes, wild elevation changes, old-school routing, and amazing views. The caddie experience is phenomenal as well.
Anyways, I know no one asked, but I felt the need to share.
