Japan 2027 T&Cs Edition

1–15 APRIL, 2027

• Cherry Blossom Season

• Luxury Golf & Cultural Discovery

• Exclusive Access to Japan’s Finest Golf Courses!

• A Truly Unique Golfing Experience

• Limited Places Available

Konnichiwa Golfers

Experiencing Japan in the Cherry Blossom Season is simply magical. For a fleeting few weeks each year, the landscape is transformed as delicate cherry blossoms – Sakura – blanket cities, mountains, and fairways in soft shades of pink.

For the Japanese people, this season symbolises renewal and hope. For visitors, it offers breathtaking scenery, unforgettable photography, and a vibrant, festive atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the world.

In April 2027, PaR nz Golfing Holidays returns to Japan for our annual Golf Tour of Japan, perfectly timed to coincide with this extraordinary season. Each year so far, we’ve been fortunate to experience a full blossom wave, and we can’t wait to return once again to play golf and be part of the celebrations. Japan is a destination where golf is more than a game – it’s a ritual of beauty and world-class hospitality. Along with exceptional courses set among stunning landscapes, Japan’s distinctive golfing culture, traditions and etiquette makes our tour unique and one unforgettable experience.

A Luxury Golf & Cultural Journey

Our fully hosted 15-day luxury tour is far more than a golf holiday. It is a wonderful journey through Japan’s rich history, artful refined cuisine, traditional customs and obsession with futuristic innovation.

Our itinerary showcases Japan at its finest and covers a long ‘bucket-list’ of must do’s! From the electric energy of Tokyo, to gazing at the iconic views of Mt Fuji, to the tranquil countryside fairways in the Shizuoka Prefecture and the cosmopolitan charm of the city of Kobe.

Playing some of Japan’s finest golf courses

Did you know Japan is home to over 2,350 golf courses? Most are private member clubs, many highly exclusive and traditionally difficult to access.

Through PaR nz’s long-standing Japanese golfing network, we have secured invitations to play eight championship courses, many ranked among Japan’s Top 100.

Our tour includes play on:

• Courses designed by world-class architects who have shaped the game of golf in Japan now for over 100 years

• Venues that have hosted US and Japanese PGA / LPGA tournaments

• The course which hosted the first LIV Golfers in Japan. Each course presents its own distinctive challenge, complemented by immaculate conditioning, panoramic landscapes and exceptional clubhouses – many featuring natural mineral hot springs (onsen) for post-round relaxation, Japanese style.

A Truly Unique Golfing Experience

Golf in Japan is unlike anywhere else in the world. Impeccable presentation, deep respect for tradition, attentive service and fascinating local customs elevate every round into something memorable.

While distinctively different from Western golfing culture, Japan’s traditions only enhance the enjoyment of this great game.

Limited Places Available

This is a “PaR nz Signature Tour” and the demand to visit Japan in the cherry blossom season is high. Previous departures have sold out, and with limited places available for 2027, early booking is strongly recommended. Join us for an unforgettable experience of golf, culture and cherry blossoms. Secure your place now for April 2027.

Arigato!

Denise & Kim

Denise & Kim

PaR nz Team

Phone +64 275 662 385 | +64 21 373 502

Email denise@parnz.co.nz or kim@parnz.co.nz

Tour Overview

Tokyo to Hakone (Mt Fuji) Hakone/Mt Fuji

Tokyo 3 Nights | The Westin Tokyo | 5-Star Luxury

Your journey begins on arrival in Tokyo at either Narita or Haneda International Airport, where private transfers will deliver you seamlessly to the elegant The Westin Tokyo, located in the sophisticated Ebisu district.

Perfectly positioned, the hotel offers easy access to:

• The luxury boutiques of Ginza

• The vibrant nightlife of Roppongi

• The neon lights and electric energy of Akihabara Shinjuku Station – the world’s busiest railway hub.

We welcome the group on tour with a Teppanyaki Dinner, celebrating your arrival with exquisite Japanese cuisine and a traditional sake toast.

The Tokyo Experience

Home to more than 20 million residents, Tokyo is one of Asia’s most compelling capitals – a dazzling contrast of neon-lit skyscrapers and ancient shrines. Witness the famous Shibuya Crossing – the world’s busiest pedestrian intersection with over 1,000 people crossing at any one time, featured in countless TV shows and movies. Japan’s answer to Times Square. From capsule-sized apartments to 24-hour vending machines selling almost anything imaginable, Tokyo is endlessly fascinating and is a city which never sleeps.

Private Guided Tokyo City Tour

On our tour of Tokyo City we showcase some iconic highlights, including:

• Meiji Shrine

• Tokyo Imperial Palace

• Sensō-ji Temple in historic Asakusa

• Tsukiji Outer Fish Market

Championship Golf in Tokyo

During our stay in Tokyo City, enjoy two exceptional rounds at exclusive private member clubs.

Yokohama West Course – Located near the historic port city of Yokohama, once Japan’s primary foreign trading gateway. Yokohama West is a dramatic rolling parkland course remodelled by US architects Coore & Crenshaw in 2015 to elevate its prestige to one of the best courses in Japan. It has been chosen by the US PGA Tour to host the annual Baycurrent Classic, won by Xander Schauffele in 2025.

Caledonian Golf Club – designed by J. Michael Poellot in 1990 the Caledonian is an exclusive high-end private club. Set in the rolling hills of the Chiba Prefecture (home to Tokyo Disney Resort and Japan’s best surfing beaches) the course has a Scottish-feel with an interesting network of bunkers, lakes and wetlands.

The Caledonian was Japan’s first host venue for a LIV Golf tournament and has staged numerous Japan PGA Tour events.

4 Nights | Hotel Indigo Hakone | 5-Star Retreat

On Day 4 travelling south into Kanagawa Prefecture, we arrive in Hakone – one of Japan’s most beloved getaway spa destinations and base camp for Mt Fuji adventures. Overlooking the serene waters of Lake Ashi with spectacular views of Mt Fuji, Hakone blends natural beauty, cultural heritage and luxurious relaxation. For over a century, Hakone has welcomed royalty, dignitaries and celebrities seeking tranquillity and refinement.

Hakone is famed for its mineral-rich hot springs (onsen). At Hotel Indigo Hakone in Gora, you will experience the indulgence of your own private onsen bath – renowned for rejuvenating and nourishing the skin.

Explore Hakone

During our visit to Hakone our guided tour highlights include:

• Hakone Shrine — where Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu once prayed

• A scenic cruise aboard Hakone’s iconic “pirate ship” across Lake Ashi

• Ōwakudani (Hell Valley), where volcanic hot springs bubble beneath the earth – accessed by funicular rail and cable car

• A visit to the renowned Hakone Open-Air Museum, including its celebrated Picasso Exhibition Hall. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to Gotemba Premium Outlets, featuring over 200 international fashion and lifestyle brands.

Golf with Mt Fuji as Your Backdrop

Two breathtaking rounds in Hakone await.

Fujizakura Country Club – Situated 1,000 metres above sea level in the popular resort Fuji Five Lakes region, this immaculately presented course layout surrounded by Japanese pines is dominated by Mt Fuji, which can be seen from every hole on a clear day and there’s even a mirror image of the famous peak in a reflection pool on the tee box of Hole 5.

Grand Fields Country Club – An exclusive private member course popular with company executives is newly added to our programme. Grand Fields offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Mt Fuji from multiple holes. Highlights on course include the undulating tree lined fairways, immaculate Japanese Gardens and best half way house filled with unique Japanese snacks.

Tour Overview

2 Nights | Yamaha Resort Katsuragi Hotel Kitanomaru

On Day 8, we farewell Hakone and travel into the Shizuoka Prefecture to the historic samurai heartland of Fukuroi City.

Our home for the next two nights is the extraordinary Yamaha Resort Katsuragi Hotel Kitanomaru – a modern-day Japanese castle owned by the Yamaha Motor Company.

Originally created from a historic residence and relocated to its present site, the hotel’s architecture is breathtaking. Constructed from ancient timbers, featuring quince-wood brick corridor floors and an indoor Japanese garden, it blends traditional aesthetics with refined contemporary luxury. This is truly a “wow” stay – unforgettable in every sense. And yes … more exquisite Japanese onsen bathing awaits.

Championship Golf at Katsuragi

Set in tranquil forested foothills, the Katsuragi Resort presents two superb and contrasting championship layouts, frequently used as host venues on the LPGA Tour:

• Katsuragi Yamana Course

• Katsuragi Ugari Course

Both courses are immaculately presented, highly ranked and distinctly different in design and character. Each offers its own strategic nuances, ensuring lively debate as to which is superior.

These outstanding layouts were designed by legendary Japanese golf course architect Seiichi Inoue (1908–1981), revered for his masterful, championship-calibre designs. Inoue’s philosophy emphasised thoughtful shot-making and strategic precision over sheer power, rewarding intelligent course management and creativity.

Such is the enduring quality of his work that many of his designs continue to feature prominently in Japan’s Top 100 rankings – a testament to timeless architecture.

5 Nights | The Orient Hotel Kobe

From Katsuragi, we board Japan’s legendary Shinkansen for our journey to Kobe in the Kansai region. Our final five nights are spent at the elegant Orient Hotel Kobe, perfectly located in the city centre.

Kobe is renowned for its world-famous Kobe beef, its centuries-old sake brewing heritage, and as the birthplace of the global sports brand ASICS.

A Cultural Immersion

Kyoto On Day 10, we travel for a full-day guided tour to nearby Kyoto – Japan’s imperial capital for over 1,000 years until 1869. Kyoto is a living museum of traditional Japan, celebrated for its majestic Buddhist temples, Imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and timeless wooden townhouses. Though a single day can never capture all of Kyoto’s treasures, it offers

a captivating glimpse into Japan’s classical soul - our tour highlights include:

• The historic Geisha district of Gion

• A walk through the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

• A visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine – famous for its thousands of red vermilion torii gates.

A Day of Reflection

Hiroshima Day 13 brings a poignant and powerful journey by Shinkansen to Hiroshima. Now a vibrant modern city, Hiroshima was largely destroyed during World War II. Our visit includes the moving Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, commemorating the events of 1945.

Within the park stands the haunting Genbaku Dome – one of the few structures left standing near ground zero – a powerful symbol of remembrance and peace. We add in a ferry ride to Miyajima Island, a small island in Hiroshima Bay renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine and the iconic “floating” vermilion torii gate.

Final Championship Golf in Kobe

Two spectacular rounds complete our Golf Tour of Japan.

Golden Valley Country Club – A breathtaking course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr is set in a tranquil valley of reflective lakes and golden woodland – undoubtedly one of the most beautiful layouts you will ever experience. Open in the early 1980s, Golden Valley was one of the first courses in Japan to move away from the legendary double green system to single greens that we know today.

Rokko Kokusai Golf Club – A regular venue on the Japan LPGA Tour and regarded among Japan’s finest golfing experiences, Rokko Kokusai Golf Club comprises East and West Courses and offers a magnificent 36-hole complex of undulating, tree-lined fairways. Enhanced through renovations by legendary designer Jack Nicklaus, the layout combines strategic bunkering, rolling terrain and immaculate conditioning – all conveniently located near Kobe’s city centre.

A favourite of iconic Japanese golfer Jumbo Ozaki, Rokko Kokusai provides a fitting and memorable stage for the final round of your Golf Tour of Japan. Farewell Japan.

Our journey concludes on Day 14 with a celebratory Farewell Dinner in Kobe before we say Sayonara.

Private transfers are arranged to Osaka or Kobe airports, or guests may choose to return to Tokyo aboard the iconic Shinkansen.

An unforgettable finale to a remarkable tour – championship golf with distinctive etiquette, timeless culture, and the beauty of Japan in cherry blossom season.

Golf in Japan

Japan is a nation passionate about golf.

The sport ranks second only to baseball in popularity, and Japanese professionals competing on international tours such as Hideki Matsuyama and Ai Miyazato and are true household names.

Golf was introduced by the British in 1901, and today Japan boasts more courses than Scotland – ranking third worldwide behind the United States and Canada. With over 2,350 courses nationwide, the scale and quality of facilities are remarkable. Japanese golf clubs are renowned for their immaculate conditioning, refined service and exceptional clubhouses.

Many feature grand dining rooms, luxurious locker facilities and traditional mineral hot springs (onsen). Standard of dress is high, attention to detail is meticulous, and course presentation is held to the highest standards year-round.

Virtually every celebrated international designer has influenced Japanese golf architecture.

From strategic parkland layouts to dramatic mountain settings, courses reward precision, discipline and thoughtful shot-making. Japan’s four distinct seasons – from lush green

summers to golden winter fairways – give many courses two entirely different visual personalities throughout the year.

Historically, golf in Japan was reserved for the affluent and became deeply embedded in corporate and business culture. While exclusivity still exists – with many clubs remaining private member-only – Japan has increasingly, although very slowly, opened its doors to international visitors.

Today, Japan has one of the largest golfing populations in the world, with over two million players. High demand for tee times, particularly on weekends, has also contributed to the country’s impressive number of multi-level urban driving ranges.

Tokyo is one of the select cities to have hosted Olympic Golf, staging the competition during the 2020 Summer Olympics. The tournament was played at the prestigious and private Kasumigaseki Country Club.

Golf in Japan is more than a sport – it is an experience defined by precision, respect, tradition and world-class hospitality.

Read more on the courses we play ….

Japan 2027 Course Line up

Yokohama Country Club (West Course) – Tokyo

Designers: Takeo Aiyama & Hideo Takemura (1960)

Renovation: Coore & Crenshaw (2016)

Japan Top 100 Ranking: #5

Our tour opens at one of Japan’s most prestigious private clubs. The highly ranked West Course is reserved exclusively for members and invited guests — a rare privilege and exceptional way to begin our journey.

Tree-lined fairways, gently undulating terrain, and natural backdrops define this immaculate layout. Originally designed in 1960 and extensively renovated in 2016, the redesign introduced 83 strategic bunkers, dramatically contoured greens, and flowing dogleg par 4s.

Tournament pedigree includes:

• 1978 Japan Open (won early in his career by Seve Ballesteros)

• 2018 Japan Open (post-renovation)

• 2025 Baycurrent Classic (PGA Tour & JGTO co-sanctioned)

A compelling blend of history, architecture, and championship challenge.

Caledonian Golf Club – Tokyo

Designer: J. Michael Poellot (1990)

Japan Top 100 Ranking: #29

Located in Chiba Prefecture, this modern classic combines bold design with pristine Japanese conditioning.

Wide fairways, subtle elevation changes, and large, fast greens demand precision and intelligent course management.

Back-nine highlights include:

• Cape-style 13th — a thrilling risk-and-reward par 4

• Par-5 15th inspired by Augusta’s famous 13th

• A dramatic finishing par 5 reminiscent of Seminole Host of Japan’s first LIV Golf event in 2025.

Fujizakura Country Club – Hakone

Designer: Noriyuki Miyoshi (1976)

Japan Top 100 Ranking: #22

Set 1,000 metres above sea level in the Fuji Five Lakes region, Fujizakura offers breathtaking views of Mount Fuji from nearly every tee.

Long and narrow, the layout rewards accuracy and intelligent shotmaking. Pine forests and mirror-like ponds frame fairways beneath Japan’s most iconic mountain.

The signature par-4 15th delivers one of the most photographed golf moments in Japan.

Grand Fields Country Club – Hakone

Designer: Fuji Green Tech (1992)

Voted: Top 10 Japan Golf Experience

Set within the mountain resort region of Hakone, Grand Fields blends modern architecture with natural beauty.

Rolling fairways, elevated tees, and sweeping forest views create a scenic yet strategic test. Balanced risk-and-reward holes and beautifully contoured greens ensure variety throughout the round.

A private club experience complemented by stunning Japanese gardens and an impressive sandstone clubhouse.

Katsuragi

Golf Club – Yamana & Ugari Courses

Designer: Seiichi Inoue (1976)

Designed by Japan’s legendary “design king,” Seiichi Inoue, whose 17 courses rank in the Japan Top 100.

Inoue pioneered Japan’s distinctive double-green system and also designed Kasumigaseki Country Club (Olympic venue).

Yamana Course: Tighter, strategic, precision-focused

Ugari Course: Wider fairways, more forgiving yet equally elegant

Both courses have hosted numerous Yamaha-sponsored professional tournaments.

Guests stay on-site for a fully immersive luxury golf retreat.

Golden Valley Country Club – Kobe

Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1987)

Japan Top 100 Ranking: #12

A dramatic championship layout set among pine forests in the Hyogo Prefecture.

Remarkably, 16 of the 18 holes feature water hazards, creating both beauty and strategic intensity.

Host of the 2014 Japan Golf Championship.

The par-5 18th perfectly embodies Jones’ “Danger and Reward” philosophy – a spectacular and demanding closing hole.

Rokko Kokusai Country Club – Kobe

East Course: Fukuichi Kato (1975), remodelled by Nicklaus Design (1996)

West Course: Nicklaus Design (1997)

Japan Top 100 Ranking: #33

Located minutes from central Kobe, Rokko Kokusai offers two contrasting championship layouts.

East Course

• Strategic, tree-lined design

• Elevated greens and deep bunkering

• Regular host of the Japan Open & major tournaments West Course

• Bold American-style architecture

• Wide fairways with multiple strategic options

• Host of the Suntory Ladies Open

• Risk-and-reward finishing hole described by Jumbo Ozaki as Japan’s finest closing hole

A fitting and memorable finale to our 2027 Japan Golf Tour.golfer, as the best finishing hole in Japan.

Golf Tour of Japan 2027 1–15 April, 2027

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Thursday 1st April 2027

Arrive in Tokyo, stay 3 nights Westin Tokyo Welcome Teppanyaki Dinner

Day 2: Friday 2nd April 2027

Golf Round 1: Yokohama West Visit to the Shibuya Crossing at night

Day 3: Saturday 3rd April 2027

Golf Round 2: Caledonian Club

Day 4: Sunday 4th April 2027

Guided city tour of Tokyo before departing to Hakone / Mt Fuji Stay 4 nights Hotel Indigo

Day 5: Monday 5th April 2027

Golf Round 3: Fujizakura

Day 6: Tuesday 6th April 2027

Golf Round 4: Grand Fields

Day 7: Wednesday 7th April 2027

Guided tour around Hakone – Lake Ashi, Ōwakudani (Hell Valley), Hakone Open-Air Museum

Day 8: Thursday 8th April 2027

Shopping Gotemba Premium Outlet

Depart to Fukuroi Katsuragi Resort, stay 2 nights

Day 9: Friday 9th April 2027

Golf Round 5: Katsuragi Ugari

Day 10: Saturday 10th April 2027

Golf Round 6: Katsuragi Yamana Shinkansen to Kobe, stay 5 nights Orient Hotel

Day 11: Sunday 11th April 2027

Guided tour via Shinkansen of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island

Day 12: Monday 12th April 2027

Golf Round 7: Golden Valley

Day 13: Tuesday 13th April 2027

Guided tour of Kyoto

Day 14: Wednesday 14th April 2027

Golf Round 8: Rokko Kokusai

Farewell Dinner

Day 15: Thursday 15th April 2027

Depart from Kobe / Osaka airports

SPECIAL FEATURE – PaR nz TRAVEL APP

When you register for Japan 2027, you will receive a link to our special PaR nz Travel App. A detailed electronic itinerary can be downloaded on your laptop, iPad or smartphone, enabling you to review tour highlights and access daily updates while on tour.

Golf Tour of Japan 2027 1–15

List of Inclusions

14 nights Luxury 5-Star Accommodation

• 3 nights Westin Hotel Tokyo – Deluxe Rooms (42m2)

• 4 nights Hotel Indigo Hakone – Premium Rooms (37m2) with river views and private onsen bath

• 2 nights Yamaha Resort Katsuragi Hotel Kitanomaru –Fujiden Rooms (36m2)

• 5 nights The Orient Hotel Kobe – Oriental Rooms (34-36m2)

Golf - Eight rounds of championship golf

1. Yokohama West Country Club (Tokyo) walking with caddies

2. Caledonian Club (Tokyo) with carts

3. Fujizakura Country Club (Hakone) with carts

4. Grand Fields Country Club (Hakone) with carts

5. Katsuragi Country Club – Yamana Course with carts

6. Katsuragi Country Club – Ugari Course with carts

7. Golden Valley Country Club (Kobe) with carts

8. Rokko Kokusai Country Club (Kobe) with carts

• Carts can be requested with medical certificate at walking courses

Sightseeing

• Guided city tour of downtown Tokyo including the Imperial Palace, Sensō-ji Temple in historic Asakusa, Meiji-jingu Shrine and Tsukiji Outer Fish Market

• Guided tour in Hakone including Lake Ashi, Hells Gate, Hakone Open-Air Museum with Picasso Exhibition Hall and Gotemba Outlet Shops

• Guided city tour of Kyoto including the Fushimi Inari Shrine with famous 1,000 red torii gates, Golden Pavillion, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

• Shinkansen ride and guided Ground Zero Tour of Hiroshima including the Peace Memorial, Genbaku Dome and Hiroshima Museum

• Guided tour of Miyajima Island and Miyajima Torii Gate

Food & Beverage

• Welcome Teppanyaki Dinner with drinks – Tokyo

• Breakfast daily

• Drinks hours hosted by PaR nz in Hakone and Katsuragi

• Two Dinners at the Yamaha Resort Katsuragi (drinks own care)

• Farewell Dinner with drinks - Kobe Transport

• Meet & Greet Tokyo Airport and private transfers to Tokyo hotel

• Coach transfers throughout in Tokyo, Hakone, Katsuragi and Kobe

• Shinkansen train tickets one-way Katsuragi to Kobe (main luggage by road)

• Shinkansen train tickets return Kobe to Hiroshima

• Kobe or Osaka International Airport private transfers from Kobe Hotel

Services

• On tour PaR nz Golfing Holidays experienced tour guides and golfers

• Japanese speaking tour guide accompanying the group throughout

• Souvenir tour clothing

• Exclusive electronic Tour APP

• Souvenir tour booklet

• Travel tips, maps and restaurant suggestions

• Relaxed travel itinerary with many inclusions

• PaR nz fun daily golf competition

Golf Tour of Japan 2027 1–15 April, 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the tour start?

The tour starts in Tokyo on Thursday 1st April with a Welcome Dinner at our hotel, The Westin Tokyo at 7:00pm.

Which Airport do I fly into to start the tour?

When booking flights to Japan there are two international airports in Tokyo our start city – travellers may book their airline tickets to arrive at either airport, transfers to our hotel are included based on a minimum of wo persons.

• Haneda Airport, officially Tokyo International Airport (HND)

• Narita International Airport (NRT)

When does the tour finish?

The tour finishes in the city of Kobe on Thursday 15 April after breakfast.

Which Airport do I fly home from?

There are several options to connect with international flights from our final city Kobe. Transfers will be provided to:

• Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX)

• Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)

• Kobe Airport (UKB)

• Other options include catching the 3-hour bullet train from Kobe back to Tokyo.

Note – you need to change in Tokyo to a domestic train to the airport. Train seats can be booked with luggage space and all stations have lifts so you can carry your suitcase and golf bags relatively easily.

Are my airport transfers included?

Yes, airport transfers in Tokyo at the start of our tour and in Kobe at the end of the tour are included in the package, based on a minimum of two person transfers.

Do I need a Visa to enter Japan?

Australian and New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa but all passengers must present an Immigration and

Customs Declaration upon arrival. This form can be completed online prior to arrival or filled in at the airport.  https://services.digital.go.jp/en/visit-japan-web/

Should I take cash or credit cards to Japan?

All major credit cards, including WISE cards are accepted everywhere in Japan especially hotels, restaurants, golf courses etc. In Japan cash is also important as a lot of small shops, small restaurants, markets, shrines etc. only deal in cash so it’s a good idea to carry some cash in small denomination lots. Interestingly most blue-collar workers in Japan get paid in cash so there is a strong cash economy.

Can I get cash easily in Japan?

There seems to be ATM machines on every street corner especially near 7-Eleven stores so it’s easy and safe to withdraw cash in the streets. How much should I budget to spend each day? At the golf courses you can buy meals around $20-$25 and the same in street restaurants where you can buy good quality food relatively cheaply. But like everywhere if you dine in 5-star hotels or start ordering wagyu beef or some exotic seafood dish you are going to pay a lot more. How much do I tip? Japan does not have a tipping culture and in fact you will cause offence if you try to leave a tip – it is not welcome. This is especially important at golf, do not tip the caddies or staff, it is their honour to provide a service for you.

What do I do when paying in Japan?

In Japan it is considered rude to hand over cash or your credit card directly. The cashier or waitress provides a small tray to place the cash or card in. Never fold money. After you have finished eating don’t yell or wave your arms to the waiter for the check – you simply catch the eye of the waiter and make a cross with your two index fingers.

Do we have carts in Japan when playing golf?

On our tour we play a total of eight golf courses – only one of these are strictly walking courses and the other seven have carts. With a medical certificate, carts can be arranged for all courses. Carts in Japan are not like we know carts in Australia/ New Zealand. In Japan the cart is a driverless robot that travels around a cart path. The golfer jumps in whenever you want to along its journey – so it’s a bit more like cart path golf as the carts are rarely on the fairways.

Do we have caddies in Japan?

Yes, we have caddies on all eight courses. For the only walking course and for the seven cart courses – there is one caddie per group of four golfers. The caddie is responsible for transporting your clubs and providing a normal caddie service – like getting your clubs, advice on measurements and direction, reading putts etc. Golf courses and scorecards in Japan are in metres and usually have four tee selections. All have similar slope rating systems as in Australia / New Zealand.

What do I wear playing golf in Japan?

Each of the golf courses we play on tour is a private member club and has a dress code. In order to maintain the dignity of the Club, and our invitation as a group, we ask for your cooperation in observing this strict dress code. Dress Code for Men

• When arriving and departing the golf club, men must wear a jacket and change into their golf attire (including golf shoes) upon arrival and out of their golf attire upon departure

• Men can wear trousers or shorts (not cargo pants)

• Men can wear ankle socks but these must be white

• Collared shirts with sleeves must be worn. Sleeveless shirts, mock neck shirts or stand up collars are not allowed

• When playing golf, men must tuck the hem of their shirt into their trousers/shorts at all times

• Golfers must wear a belt and cap/visor when playing Dress Code for Women

• When arriving and departing the golf club, women do not need to wear a jacket but are expected to wear smart street clothes upon arrival and departure (including golf shoes)

• Women can wear trousers, or shorts, or skirts, or dresses but these must be knee length

• Women can wear ankle socks but these must be white

• To play golf, collared shirts with sleeves must be worn

• Sleeveless garments or stand up collars are not allowed

• When playing golf, women may leave their shirts untucked over their belt

• Golfers must wear a belt and cap/visor when playing

What is an ‘Onsen’?

Onsen in Japan, as hot springs are known, are highly popular for locals and tourists. You will find an onsen in the clubhouses of all the courses we play and the hotels we stay. Onsens are for soaking rather than washing – you scrub and wash yourself before entering. You enter stark naked, this is nonnegotiable but relax, the onsens are separated by gender. Soak time is usually no more than 10-15 minutes. It may feel a little awkward at first going naked in front of others but the onsen is a wonderful relaxing and liberating experience.

How safe is it to travel in Japan?

Japan has a low crime rate and is one of the safest countries in the world. The streets are clean of any litter and there is zero graffiti or street gangs hanging around. Our groups previously have felt safe walking the streets and catching public transport at night. Carrying your money in a handbag or backpack is safe. But as always be on your guard at all times and look out for each other.

Does Japan have Uber?

Yes, Japan has Uber and the main benefit is booking the directions and fare as most taxi drivers don’t speak English. If you are catching a taxi, you can’t wave one down in the street – they are not allowed to pick you up and will ignore you although there are plenty of designated taxi stands. Pricing is no different really to NZ / Australia taxi fares. Trains, either normal or bullet trains (Shinkansen), are a great way to get around and relatively cheap. Tickets are not easy to work out at the station, as mostly in Japanese. Easier to buy online single trip or day passes.

2027 Golf Tour of Japan

TOUR COSTS

TOUR COSTS (JAPANESE YEN JPY ¥)

• Full Golfer package JPY ¥1,776,788 per person, based on twin share

• Non-golfer package JPY ¥1,322,516 per person, based on twin share

• Single Golfer package JPY ¥2,309,333 per person

• Pre-night stay in Tokyo JPY ¥45,000 per person twin share or JPY ¥85,500 single

• Post-night stays in Kobe JPY ¥20,000 per person twin share or JPY ¥39,000 single

• Pre and post tour options to play golf in Tokyo or Kawana or Kobe

• Pre and post tour options to visit the art island of Naoshima

Not included

• Airfares – international or domestic (we are happy to arrange upon request)

• Travel documentation including entry or visa fees (if required)

• Meals, other than listed

• Travel insurance which is strongly recommended (we are happy to make recommendations)

Payment schedule is as follows

• 1st payment: JPY ¥200,000 per person payable at registration, non-refundable.

• 2nd payment: JPY ¥500,000 per person due before 1 July 2026. non-refundable

• Final payment: Due before 1 January (90 days out) 2027. This payment is non-refundable. An invoice for this will be issued two weeks prior.

• The tour, is priced in Japanese YEN JPY ¥ to accommodate fluctuations in exchange rates.

• All payments are non-refundable, and dates are non-transferable;

so, we strongly advise all PaR nz travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance in the event they are unable to travel.

• No refunds are available for unused portions during the tour programme

• Note: some airline bookings and other additional personal arrangements may have their own booking terms, conditions and payment schedules, which will be advised at time of booking.

Payment

• Payments can be made by bank transfer to the PaR nz Japanese YEN (JPY) ¥ account, or by credit card.

• All deposits and payments are non-refundable unless in exceptional circumstances transferring to another tour, and by agreement with PaR nz Golfing Holidays. This is in line with our supplier contracts and includes our ability to replace your position on the tour.

• Please refer to PaR nz General Booking Conditions advertised with the tour

• Payment on invoice to PaR nz Corporate Events Limited Japanese YEN (JPY) account held in New Zealand with the ANZ Bank of New Zealand Limited

• PaR nz Account number: PARNZZJPY00 (zero at the end, not OO)

• SWIFT Code: ANZBNZ22XXX (ANZ foreign accounts held in Wellington)

• BSB: 060273

• ANZ Bank of New Zealand: 489 Lake Road, Takapuna 0622 Branch

• All bank fees are client’s care – please indicate this on your transfer details when setting up the payment.

• VISA or MasterCard accepted (3% process fee applies)

March 2026: With the uncertainty around fuel costs, the prices are fluid and whilst reservations are held until the due date of the final invoice, repricing may be necessary due to sudden fuel surcharges imposed by suppliers in exceptional circumstances. Any increases will be kept to an absolute minimum and only advised if and when a supplier providing transport, or any other service significantly affected by fuel charges, drastically changes their charge price to PaR nz Corporate Events.

PAR NZ CORPORATE EVENTS (T/AS PAR NZ GOLFING HOLIDAYS)

Effective: 20 March 2026

The following are General Booking Conditions for PaR nz Corporate Events Limited and PaR nz Limited trading as PaR nz Golfing Holidays (‘PaR nz’) effective 20 March 2026 and covers all tours and travel arrangements for outside of New Zealand.

It includes any entry fee, tour costs, registration fee and other associated costs as per the booking description and inclusions for the relevant tour, tournament or custom travel. Individual bookings for additional items including but not limited to airfares, rental cars, accommodation and golf bookings that are supplied by third parties are according to the terms and conditions of that third party as advised at the time of booking.

In booking your tour or travel with us, you agree to these General Booking Conditions and the payment schedules for the respective tour for deposits and final payment amounts.

• All terms and conditions including payment schedules are set as per supplier terms which have become more stringent and, with limited, if no, flexibility after the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition:

• All golf tee bookings currently held can only be confirmed closer to the actual travel dates, when advised by the supplier. In exceptional circumstances, changes in times or courses may apply.

• Handicap limitations may apply at some courses.

• The currency listed in the payment schedule includes local taxes.

• Some international services may change in exceptional and unforeseen circumstances.

• PaR nz reserves the right to adjust costs if the government taxes including GST, tourism taxes, local taxes and service fees of the hosting country change.

PaR nz is aware of the rights of consumers and will at all times comply with all obligations and requirements of the laws of New Zealand as they apply to PaR nz and are relevant to any booking completed in accordance with these General Booking Conditions.

GENERAL

1. PaR nz reserves the right to change the programme and function venues based on advice at the time.

2. PaR nz reserves the right to change golf courses and venues to that which is advertised providing a replacement of a similar standard is substituted.

3. All travellers are responsible for any damage to hotel & golf club property including any damage in hotel rooms and / or golf carts.

4. PaR nz accepts no liability, cost or penalty for any loss to any client as a result of the failure for any reason of any third party to provide services that may be included in terms of any booking made under these conditions.

5. For accuracy, General Bookings Conditions as stated at the time of booking with your payment are the conditions for which you have agreed.

6. PaR nz reserves the right to decline registrations for any programme. A decline of registration would be exercised in exceptional circumstances only and after due consideration.

7. All events, tours and tournaments hosted by PaR nz will be conducted according to the COVID-19 protocols advised by the respective Government of the countries where the event is being hosted. These protocols are subject to change at any time.

8. All golfers play on each course under their own responsibility towards others and all equipment.

TRAVEL RISK & TRAVEL ADVICE & INSURANCE

9. All travellers registered, travel at their own risk.

10. PaR nz, sponsors, hotels, host golf clubs and other suppliers of goods or services accept no liability for any death, injury, property loss or damage incurred during or arising out of any aspect of the conduct of the travel arrangements, tour or tournament.

11. PaR nz strongly recommends comprehensive medical and travel insurance is taken by each person travelling to cover all eventualities, including all hospitalisation and medical evacuation. PaR nz suggests that all travellers check the maximum pay-out restrictions and age parameters on their policies.

12. All travellers are responsible for their own travel documentation being valid and current – i.e., Passports, Visas and health documents where required.

13. PaR nz recommends all travellers refer to their Ministry of Foreign Affairs in their relevant countries and destination countries for general travel advice and COVID-19 or other specific advice. You can register your travel plans with the Ministry so that you may be more easily contactable in an emergency.

14. PaR nz strongly recommends that you familiarise yourself with the current status and updates of New Zealand’s and Australia’s immigration and border controls (or your country of travel origin) so that your travel documents comply and you have taken the appropriate insurance for protection.

15. In addition, PaR nz suggests each traveller familiarise themselves with airline requirements around passenger safety including the requirement for facemasks and the need to produce vaccination certificates or proof of vaccination along with negative COVID-19 tests during transit and at the final destination. This information is subject to change at any time and it is recommended that you update yourself at the time of booking and at regular intervals up to and during your travel.

PAR NZ CORPORATE EVENTS (T/AS PAR NZ GOLFING HOLIDAYS) STANDARD BOOKING CONDITIONS (continued)

Effective: 20 March 2026

16. You acknowledge that you are choosing to travel at a time where you may be exposed to COVID-19 and that your travel plans maybe impacted by COVID-19. It is your own responsibility to familiarise yourself with all relevant travel information, including health risks and travel restrictions, (covering border closures, quarantine and isolation requirements).

17. You acknowledge that your decision to travel is based on your own consideration of this information and that you agree that you are aware of, and assume responsibility for, all the risks associated with travelling at this time. To the fullest extent permitted by law, PaR nz accepts no liability in relation to any of these additional risks. Bookings that are supplied by third parties are according to the terms and conditions of that third party as advised at the time of booking.

HEALTH

18. You must ensure that you are fully aware of any personal health requirements, and recommended precautions or vaccinations relevant to your travel booking, and ensure you carry all necessary vaccination documents.

19. Acceptance of these terms confirms that you are in good physical and mental health and able to travel, including on the proposed travel dates.

20. Acceptance of these terms acknowledges that you have the necessary golf skills / handicaps for playing the included golf, (unless travelling as a non-golfer).

21. For all travellers, PaR nz strongly suggests checking with your medical practitioner regarding all recommended, and required, immunisations and injections for each country visited.

PUBLICITY, PRIVACY AND ELECTRONIC DATABASE MARKETING

22. PaR nz acknowledges your privacy is important. PaR nz will not share your personal information such as address, email and phone number with other clients or third parties without your consent or knowledge, and / or authorisation. Note that as needed passport details will be passed on where PaR nz is organising on your behalf, to secure hotel rooms, airline bookings, visas and other bookings where personal data is required by suppliers.

23. PaR nz may arrange media promotion and publicity before, during and after a tour or tournament. Competitors assent to references to them and pictures of them appearing and being used for purposes determined by PaR nz.

24. By registering to travel with PaR nz, you agree to being added to the PaR nz database and to receive electronic communications including email newsletters, electronic flyers, and materials as may be sent by post, including specific updates as they pertain to the travel you have just registered.

CANCELLATION BY YOU THE TRAVELLER

25. First deposits are non-refundable at all times.

26. Subsequent deposits and final balance payments are non-refundable at all times.

27. All payments are non-refundable, and dates are non-transferable, so PaR nz strongly advises all travellers to take out travel insurance in the event they are unable to travel.

28. There are no refunds for any services where you cancel after the tour start date.

PAR NZ CANCELLATION

29. In the unlikely event that PaR nz has to cancel or postpone the tournament or tour or custom travel due to exceptional circumstances. Refer the Force Majeure clause.

30. PaR nz cannot be held responsible if the golf course cannot be used because of weather conditions or unknown scheduled changes at the golf course. In all situations, faced with possible last minute situations, PaR nz will attempt to provide a fast and acceptable solution or alternative.

FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE

31. In the unlikely event that PaR nz, is forced to cancel the tournament or tour or custom travel because of exceptional circumstances outside of its control, PaR nz will offer alternative arrangements:

A. Offer a postponed date or postponed arrangements

B. Alternatively, where PaR nz can retrieve funds from suppliers for bookings made on your behalf, PaR nz may transfer your funds to another tour or tournament or may be in position to offer refunds.

C.. The options are all subject to time frames that may or may not be within PaR nz’s control but at all times PaR nz, unreservedly, looks to be fair and reasonable with all clients providing funds paid on your behalf can be retrieved from PaR nz’s suppliers.

DISCLAIMER

32. PaR nz has made every endeavour to ensure that all details are correct at time of printing but cannot accept responsibility for subsequent change or withdrawal of prices, details or services shown.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

33. The laws of New Zealand govern this General Booking Condition document. In the event that there is a dispute regarding a booking PaR nz, in the event where the matter cannot be resolved, may appoint an independent arbitrator.