Myogi Country Club: Restaurant Review and Full Course Layout Guide

Hey there — this is Joe, and my enthusiasm for golf has only grown stronger over the past few years!

As golf’s popularity has grown, more and more people in their 20s have taken up the game, which makes finding an open weekend tee time more of a challenge.

Today, since I actually played a round there myself, I’ll introduce the facilities at Myogi Country Club — including the restaurant — along with what the course looks like from each tee!

If you’re looking for a golf course in Gunma, or you’re curious what Myogi Country Club is actually like, I think this post is exactly what you’re after — I’d love for you to read all the way through!

Play gracefully with a view of Mt. Myogi!

Getting to Myogi Country Club

Myogi Country Club is located in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, and is operated by Accordia Golf Co., Ltd.

Set in the foothills of the striking Mt. Myogi, Myogi Country Club is a championship course spanning 1,130,000 square meters.

The terrain is generally flat, so depending on your tee choice, everyone from advanced players to seniors, women, and beginners can enjoy taking a confident swing.

On a clear day, you can play gracefully while admiring the beautiful Mt. Myogi!

Distances tend to run shorter overall — even the longest hole is only 460 yards, and the short holes are often downhill — making scoring easier and the course well suited to seniors and women.

There are two ways to get to Myogi Country Club: by car, or by train plus the club shuttle bus.

By Car

Here’s the route if you’re driving from Shinjuku Station.

The whole trip takes about 2 hours. If your tee time is 8:00 AM, aim to arrive an hour early, which means leaving around 5:00 AM.

On weekday mornings, the area around the Tsurugashima Junction on the Kan-etsu Expressway sees heavy commuter traffic. It won’t be a full standstill, but it’s safer to plan for slower speeds and leave a bit earlier.

From the Matsuida-Myogi IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway, it’s 8km to the clubhouse.

For reference, it’s also about a 30-minute drive from Karuizawa.

By Train

Here’s the route if you’re taking the train from Shinjuku Station.

By train, head from Shinjuku Station to Tokyo Station, then take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Takasaki Station.
From Takasaki Station, take the Shin-etsu Main Line 5 stops to Matsuida Station, the nearest station.

From Matsuida Station, use the free club shuttle bus — about a 10-minute ride. It departs at 8:30 AM, both on weekdays and weekends.

The train fare from Shinjuku Station to Matsuida Station is ¥5,350, which is fairly expensive as transportation costs go, so I wouldn’t recommend the train route if you’re coming from central Tokyo.

A Few Notes

• The shuttle bus requires advance reservation!
• You can arrange your return bus reservation directly at the golf course front desk!

Facilities at Myogi Country Club

From here, let’s walk through the facilities at Myogi Country Club.

I’ll explain everything so that even first-time players can navigate the course without getting lost.

Clubhouse

Once you arrive by car, unload your golf bag in front of the clubhouse.

This course runs on a self-service system, so you’ll need to carry your own bag to the caddy master’s office.

Walk straight in through the entrance and you’ll see the caddy master’s office ahead — head back outside on the opposite side, and the bag storage area is on the right.

Front Desk

Once inside the clubhouse, there’s a stand near the entrance for filling out a guest card — write your name and address, then hand it to the front desk to complete check-in and receive your locker key!

Locker Room

After checking in, head to the locker room. The men’s side is on the right — the restroom is near the entrance, and the bath is at the far end.

The women’s lockers are on the left, past the golf equipment corner.

Here’s what the men’s locker room looks like — the aisles feel a little narrow, but there are plenty of benches, which makes changing easy.

The lockers themselves aren’t especially wide, but a standard golf boston bag fits fine.

After changing into your golf wear and shoes, stop by the restroom, then head back outside to the other side where the caddy master’s office is.

Caddy Master’s Office

The caddy master’s office is at the entrance on the opposite side. If you need a scorecard, pen, or marker, you can pick them up here.
These days it’s become common to track your score with an app like GDO instead.

The practice range was closed for construction during my visit, so I wasn’t able to use it.It looks like the range sits right next to Hole 10, so driver practice apparently isn’t offered there anyway — a bit of a shame.

Carts

Here’s the riding cart.
Most carts these days are electric with remote controls, but these are manual carts with no remote.

If you’re not confident driving a manual cart, don’t push yourself — let a more experienced driver handle it. The cart paths between holes have some sharp turns and steep grades that call for a bit of driving skill.

On the day I played, driving carts onto the fairway wasn’t allowed.

Practice Putting Green

If you have time before your round, you can practice putting on the green. This one is the practice green for the IN course.

Most players just use it to get a read on how the greens are rolling first thing in the morning, but if you have time to spare, some putting practice is a good idea too.

I always like to focus on 1.5–2 meter putts, hitting from all four directions to check how the ball rolls!

Next to the OUT course’s practice green there was also a green for approach shot practice.

When beginners practice approach shots, the ball can fly off in unexpected directions, which is quite dangerous — I’d recommend getting some practice in and building confidence before using this area.

Restaurant

After playing the front nine, it’s time for one of the real pleasures of a round of golf — lunch!
The break was about 50 minutes. An hour would’ve given a bit more breathing room.

The restaurant is generally on the 2nd floor, up the stairs inside the clubhouse. There’s also an outside staircase, so you can enter the restaurant from outside too!

I was starving!

Near the entrance, signature dishes like braised pork ramen, takana rice, and pork cutlet curry are advertised.

Built on a small hill, the clubhouse combines European-style elegance with a relaxed Japanese atmosphere.

The golf course restaurant is clean and tidy, which makes for a pleasant meal.

The menu had a winter lineup and felt a little limited, but it included staples like pork cutlet curry, udon, ramen, and steak.

Since it was a cold day with a north wind blowing, I went with what was probably the most popular option — the Chinese set meal with stone-bowl mapo tofu and spring rolls!

The stone bowl had a whole block of tofu dropped in, which felt a little lazy at first and made me worry I’d picked wrong — but the flavor had a nice numbing spice and was genuinely tasty.
It’s not mild, so skip it if you’re not into spicy food.

This was part of a meal-included plan, but there was still an extra ¥380 charge.
It seems more and more golf courses are adding extra fees on top of “meal-included” plans these days… I suppose that’s inflation for you.

The large windows give you a sweeping view of the fan-shaped course and Mt. Myogi!!

Bath

For men, the bath is straight down the central hallway from the locker room.

This time, Joe stayed at Myogi Green Hotel & Terrace, which is attached to the golf course, so I used the hotel’s natural hot spring instead.

Green Fees at Myogi Country Club

Green fees are quite reasonable — starting from as low as ¥3,990 on weekdays and ¥7,690 on weekends for a group of 3 or more with lunch included. During peak season, prices rise by about ¥1,000–¥3,000.

Keep in mind that with relatively short distances and a self-service format, this course isn’t well suited for entertaining business clients — but it’s great for casual rounds with friends or family at an affordable price.

Course Layout at Myogi Country Club

Finally, here’s a look at the course itself. I’ve included the view from the tee box on every hole!

From the regular tees, the OUT course runs 3,028 yards total, and in practice it often plays shorter than the numbers suggest.

The 9 holes are well balanced between long and short holes, with Hole 1 being a 502-yard long hole.

Hole 9 is defined by ponds on both sides — prioritize direction over distance and play it safe.

The IN course also plays 3,028 yards from the white (regular) tees, about the same distance as the OUT course. The short holes run 140–150 yards, so even at an average score in the 100s, a close approach to the pin is achievable.

What stands out is Hole 18, where navigating the creek between the green and your second shot becomes the key to a good score.

Hole 1

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 1	5	550	524	502	490	409	9

An S-shaped long hole. The fairway isn’t especially wide on either side, so accuracy with the driver matters more than distance. Hole 9 runs along the right side, so call out “Fore!” if your shot drifts that way.

Hole 2

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 2	3	202	184	164	146	100	15

A short hole played over a pond. There’s real distance from the pond to the green, so don’t let the water psych you out — commit to your shot.

Hole 3

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 3	4	395	373	352	330	254	3

A dogleg-left medium hole. Aim your tee shot toward the right side of the fairway, but watch out for the trees on the right — don’t overcommit. The approach to the green rises slightly, so club up accordingly.

Hole 4

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 4	4	408	390	367	348	308	7

A medium hole with a slight dogleg right, played downhill from the second shot. Aim your tee shot toward the left side of the fairway, and watch for the downhill slope and the out-of-bounds area behind the green on the left.

Hole 5

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 5	4	393	369	352	310	247	1

A dogleg-left medium hole. Aim your tee shot toward the center or right side. Watch out near the trees on the left, since they can block your second shot.

Hole 6

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 6	3	175	154	130	110	103	13

A short hole played slightly downhill over a pond, one of the course’s signature holes. There’s a carving of an oni (demon) face on the stonework in front of the green — you’ll feel the demon’s glare as you take your shot.

Hard to see through the trees, but there’s a bunker to the left of the green and a pond just in front of it. Being downhill, factor in the wind and choose your club carefully — accuracy matters here.

Hole 7

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 7	4	378	362	345	321	268	17

A straight medium hole. Aim your tee shot toward the left side of the fairway; the right side carries a one-stroke penalty.

The green has real depth, so double-check your distance to the pin.

Hole 8

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 8	5	512	477	456	438	321	11

An S-shaped long hole. The right side is safe, but the left quickly turns into woods, so your tee shot needs good control.

Hole 9

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 9	4	400	380	360	312	248	5

A nearly straight medium hole. The fairway is wide, but watch for ponds on both sides off the tee.

Club up on your approach since the second shot plays slightly uphill.

Hole 10

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 10	4	403	372	350	301	280	10

An S-shaped medium hole. Power hitters will need to work with the course’s shape, so if you’re not confident in your accuracy, play it safe with a fairway wood or long iron to find the fairway.

Hole 11

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 11	4	392	370	350	297	288	16

A dogleg-left medium hole. The dogleg is sharp, so unless you can hit a draw, it’s smarter to skip the driver and choose a club you can reliably send 200 yards.

Hole 12

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 12	5	498	379	459	440	368	4

A long hole with a slight S-shape. Aim your tee shot toward the fairway to the right of the bunker.

The approach to the green climbs gently, so club up by one on your approach to the pin.

Hole 13

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 13	3	197	177	156	120	90	8

A short hole played over a pond, but the green is wide from side to side, making a one-putt finish from the tee achievable.

Hole 14

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 14	4	437	416	395	370	303	2

A medium hole with real distance. Aim your tee shot from the right side of the fairway toward the green. The second shot plays slightly uphill, so aim a bit more aggressively.

Hole 15

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 15	4	372	356	337	323	312	14

A medium hole with a slight dogleg right. Aim your tee shot toward the left side of the fairway depending on your distance — ideally leaving 100–150 yards for your second shot from the fairway.

Hole 16

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 16	3	208	165	142	125	96	18

A downhill short hole. The green is large, so check your distance to the pin before you swing.

Hole 17

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 17	4	387	366	343	322	276	12

A medium hole with a slight S-shape. Aim your tee shot toward the left side of the fairway.

On your second shot, work around the woods on the right and attack from the approach in front of the green.

Hole 18

	Par	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red	HDCP
Hole 18	5	564	524	496	426	408	6

A slightly long hole with real distance. Aim your tee shot to let it run freely down the fairway — the approach to the green climbs gently, so aim for a bit more club.

Summary

What did you think of this look at Myogi Country Club’s course layout, restaurant, and overall facilities?

Taking the train from central Tokyo gets expensive, so I wouldn’t recommend it — but if you’re driving yourself, a weekday round can cost under ¥4,000, an incredible deal if you’re after affordable, easygoing golf.

The greens were wide and well maintained, and I didn’t have any complaints there.

Overall, the holes ran a bit short, and there were a few tight medium holes that practically forced a fairway wood or long iron off the tee, which left me wanting just a little more.

The restaurant was reasonably priced and nothing special either way, but the food was solidly good. Compared to courses with a salad bar or full buffet-style restaurant, it falls a bit short there — but given the price, it’s still a thoroughly satisfying course.

I also stayed at the lodging attached to the golf course, so if you’re interested, check out that post too — Myogi Green Hotel & Terrace.

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