THE CLUB

Located in the middle of Japan and near Lake Biwa, which is the largest lake in Japan.

Located in the middle of Japan and near the Lake BIWA which is the largest lake in Japan

– CLUB –

BIWAKO COUNTRY CLUB

– ESTABLISHMENT –

8 November 1959

– ADDRESS –

513 MISONO,RITTO-SHI
SHIGA,520-3005,JAPAN

– CLOSED DAYS –

On every Monday
31 Dec./1 Jan.

– OPENING HOURS –

8:00 – 17:00

– TEL –

+81-77-558-0121

(For domestic use)

077-558-0121

– FAX –

+81-77-558-2637

– EMAIL –

golf@biwakocc.com

COURSES

There are 3 courses, each with 9 holes, making a total of 27 holes.

RITTO COURSE

9holes/Par36

Many pine trees enhance the quietness of the course. Each hole is flat and has enough distance to enjoy exciting shots.
COURSE OPEN

MIKAMI COURSE

9holes/Par36

This course was named after Mt. Mikami, whose shape is similar to Mt. Fuji, and is called the local Mt. Fuji. Because the hazards are skillfully arranged, many accurate shots and a good course strategy are required.
COURSE OPEN

BIWAKO COURSE

9holes/Par36

Each hole features undulating changes and unique characteristics.
You can see a part of Lake Biwa from the 8th teeing area.
The course was renovated by Greg Norman in 2020 and 2024.
COURSE OPEN

– COURSE DESIGN –

Mr.Seizo Tomizawa

– COURSE RENOVATION –

(BIWAKO COURSE in 2020 and 2024)
Mr.Greg Norman

– TYPE OF GRASS –

Bentgrass(Green)
Zoysia matrella Merr.(Fairway&Tee)
Zoysia japonica Steud(Rough)

– YARDAGE –

RITTOMIKAMIBIWAKO
TEESGreen TGreen CGreen TGreen CGreen TGreen C
BLACK3,5163,2613,4343,2883,3493,199
BLUE3,3423,0973,2583,1203,1703,020
WHITE3,1222,8963,1142,9843,0122,868
RED2,7932,6072,6402,5102,5562,414
(yards)

Green T: TOURNAMENT GREENS

Green C: CHAMPION GREENS

– COURSE & SLOPE RATINGS –

MENLADIES
Green TGreen CGreen TGreen C
COURSESTEESCOURSE
RATING
SLOPE
RATING
COURSE
RATING
SLOPE
RATING
COURSE
RATING
SLOPE
RATING
COURSE
RATING
SLOPE
RATING
RITTO
&
MIKAMI
BLACK74.213672.313280.514678.4141
BLUE72.613370.812978.614276.6138
WHITE70.912969.312676.613774.7134
SILIVER/RED67.212165.711872.012870.3125
MIKAMI
&
BIWAKO
BLACK73.713772.313480.014678.5141
BLUE72.213370.713178.014276.6137
WHITE70.712969.412776.313874.7135
SILIVER/RED66.612265.412071.112769.8124
BIWAKO
&
RITTO
BLACK74.113872.013580.314578.3139
BLUE72.413670.513178.414176.4136
WHITE70.613068.912776.313774.2132
SILIVER/RED67.212465.712171.912670.0123

Green T: TOURNAMENT GREENS

Green C: CHAMPION GREENS

FACILITIES

YANMAR SUNSET MARINA CLUBHOUSE&HOTEL CLUB HOUSE
YANMAR SUNSET MARINA CLUBHOUSE&HOTEL

YANMAR SUNSET MARINA CLUBHOUSE&HOTEL

Our members-only hotel on the shores of Lake Biwa is intimate, with just seven luxurious guest rooms. Each room has a terrace with a hammock, and you can savor ever-changing views of Lake Biwa as time passes, not only from your room but also from various spaces such as the restaurant, bar, pool, and sauna. Indulge in a superior stay that will be a cherished memory.

18km away

The hotel and golf course are approximately 18 km away and will take 30-40 minutes by car

A Wonderful Time with

Good quality foods

ETIQUETTE&MANNERS

Our Club would like to make various requests to ensure that all visitors have a pleasant day.

– Dress Codes for Golf & Visits –

– Dress Codes –

For Playing Golf

  • Wear a hat or a sun visor to prevent danger and heat stroke.
  • Wear sportswear and shirts with collars and sleeves.
  • High-necked shirts must have a collar height of at least 3 cm.
  • Shirts that could be mistaken for T-shirts, camouflage patterns, or other flamboyant clothing are prohibited.
  • If you are wearing a high-performance undergarment, wear a shirt over it.
  • Please keep the hem of your shirt tucked inside your pants or skirt and wear a belt. However, only women are allowed to wear shirts with the hem untucked.
  • The wearing of the following pants is prohibited.
  • Pants similar to jeans, such as denim pants
  • Pants with outside pockets similar to cargo pants (inside pockets may be worn even if they have zippers)
  • Short pants that are too short
  • Pants that cover the knees (women may wear these pants).
  • Extremely short miniskirts or hot pants
  • Leggings and spats
  • Pants with camouflage patterns or designs that are too ornate
  • If you wear short pants, please wear socks that cover your ankles.
  • Wear soft spikes or spikeless shoes.
  • Refrain from wearing rainwear, windbreakers, and jumpers in the cafeteria.

For Visit to the Club

  • Be sure to wear a suit, jacket, blazer, or similar jacket. Blousons and jumpers are not acceptable. However, this excludes the period of extreme heat from June to September.
  • Jeans, cargo pants (with pockets on the sides), training wear, and short pants are not permitted.
  • Sneakers (athletic shoes), sandals, and golf shoes are not permitted.

– Etiquette & Manners Guide –

– Etiquette & Manners –

In the Clubhouse

  • Turn off your cell phone or set it to silent mode and refrain from talking outside of designated areas. Keep the volume of your calls to a level that will not disturb other visitors, even in the designated areas.
  • Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building. Please smoke outside in designated areas.
  • Leave your valuables in the valuables box.
  • Remove your hat inside the clubhouse.
  • No alcoholic beverages are allowed to be sold to drivers.

About Playing Golf

  • Play 9 holes in 2 hours and 10 minutes or less.
  • Be careful not to leave more than one hole between you and the group in front of you.
  • Keep your total handicap within 90.
  • Check in 30 minutes prior to the start time.
  • Enter and exit the bunkers from low spots, and players are requested to clean up their footprints and ball marks.
  • Pitch marks and spike marks on the greens should be repaired by players.
  • Turn off your cell phone or set it to silent mode, and refrain from using it for non-emergency calls or for use that may delay play.
  • Smoking is not permitted on the course, including the teahouse and carts. Smoking is only permitted around the ashtrays on each teeing ground.
  • Do not walk in front of the carts as they are not equipped with sensors.
  • No one other than players is allowed on the course.

ACCESS

Easy access from two international airports and popular cities such as Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya.

AIRPLANE

By AIRPLANE

KANSAI ITN. AIRPORT
CHUBU ITN. AIRPORT
CAR

By CAR

100mins

(from KANSAI ITN. AIRPORT)

110mins

(from CHUBU ITN.AIRPORT)

60mins

(from KYOTO JR Train Station)

80mins

(from OSAKA JR Train Station)

90mins

(from NAGOYA JR Train Station)
TRAIN

By TRAIN

150mins

(from KANSAI ITN. AIRPORT)

60mins

(from KYOTO JR Train Station)

80mins

(from OSAKA JR Train Station)

100mins

(from NAGOYA JR Train Station)
SHUTTLE BUS

By SHUTTLE BUS

25mins drive

(from KUSATSU Station)

7:10 & 8:20

(from KUSATSU Station to CLUB)

15:40 & 17:00

(from CLUB to KUSATSU Station)

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

(OVERSEAS)

THE ROYAL SELANGOR GOLF CLUB
(MALAYSIA)
THE SINGAPORE ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB
(SINGAPORE)
ROYAL BANGKOK SPORTS CLUB
(THAILAND)
KOTA PERMAI GOLF&COUNTRY CLUB
(MALAYSIA)
HORIZON HILLS GOLF&COUNTRY CLUB
(MALAYSIA)
JAKARTA GOLF CLUB
(INDONESIA)

PHOTO GALLERY

Japan has four distinct seasons, and each of them has its own charm.