Kariyoyaku Meaning: What 仮予約 Means on Japanese Golf Booking Sites

Quick answer

Kariyoyaku means a temporary reservation, provisional reservation, or booking request. In Japanese it is written as 仮予約.

For golf, the important point is simple: 仮予約 is not always the same as a confirmed tee time. Do not lock in a taxi, rental car, hotel checkout, or second round until the platform or course clearly confirms the booking.

The Chinese translation of 仮予約 is 临时预约 or 暂定预约. The course or platform may still need to confirm the reservation.

Translation table for booking pages

On GDO, Rakuten GORA, ACCORDIA, PGM, and course-owned booking pages, the exact wording can differ. The rule is the same: do not rely only on the first screen. Look for the final status, the reservation number, and the confirmation email.

Why this matters for foreign golfers

Japan golf trips are usually tied to transport. A course near Tokyo may still take 90 to 120 minutes door to door, and a course hotel or shuttle may depend on the exact tee time.

If your booking is only provisional, a small change can affect the whole day. The course may still be checking player count, two-player acceptance, rental clubs, caddie availability, companion names, lunch plan, or payment conditions.

This is especially important when you book as two players, request left-handed rental clubs, need a caddie, do not have a Japanese phone number, or plan to stay at a golf hotel. Those details can be exactly why the reservation is not final yet.

Words that mean it is not final yet

Be careful if you see:

• 仮予約: temporary reservation
• 予約リクエスト: reservation request
• 確認中: under confirmation
• 受付中: request received
• 回答待ち: waiting for a reply

These words do not mean the booking will fail. They mean you should wait for a clear answer before treating the tee time as fixed.

Better signs of confirmation

Look for these signs that the booking is confirmed:

• 予約確定: reservation confirmed
• 予約完了: reservation completed
• 予約番号: reservation number
• 確定メール: confirmation email
• ご予約内容: reservation details

Even then, read the details. Confirm the course name, date, start time, number of players, lunch condition, small-group surcharge, rental clubs, cancellation deadline, and payment method.

What to do when the booking says 仮予約

Use it as a holding step, not as the end of the process:

1. Save the booking screen and any email.

2. Wait for 予約確定, 予約完了, a reservation number, or a final confirmation email.

3. Check whether the player count, lunch, rental clubs, caddie, and small-group surcharge were accepted.

4. Only then lock in non-refundable transport, a second tee time, or a hotel change.

If the platform never changes the status, contact the platform, course, hotel concierge, or a Japanese-speaking contact before the travel date.

When you can move forward

What to check before relaxing

Before you build the rest of the day around the tee time, check:

• exact course name and course side
• date and start time
• number of players
• whether two players or three players are accepted
• 2B割増 or 3B割増 small-group surcharge
• lunch included or excluded
• self-play or caddie service
• rental clubs, shoes, handedness, and sizes
• cancellation deadline and no-show fee
• whether a Japanese phone number or local contact is needed

If you do not speak Japanese

Translate the full email or booking screen, but focus on the status words first. The most important difference is between 仮予約 and 予約確定.

If the status is unclear, check the booking platform, the official course page, your hotel concierge, or a Japanese-speaking contact before booking non-refundable transport.

FAQ

Is kariyoyaku the same as a confirmed golf booking?

No. Treat kariyoyaku as provisional unless the platform or course clearly says 予約確定, 予約完了, or gives a final reservation number.

Can I still play if my booking says 仮予約?

Maybe, but do not assume it. Wait for final confirmation, especially if you are booking as two players, requesting rental clubs, or asking for a caddie.

What Japanese word means confirmed reservation?

予約確定 and 予約完了 are better signs. A reservation number and final confirmation email are also important.

What does 仮予約 mean in Chinese?

For golf booking, 仮予約 means 临时预约, 暂定预约, or 预约申请. It usually means the booking is not fully confirmed yet.

Why would a Japan golf course use kariyoyaku?

The course may need to check two-player acceptance, rental clubs, caddie availability, companion names, visitor rules, or payment conditions before confirming.

Should I book a hotel after making a 仮予約?

If the hotel is refundable, maybe. If the hotel is non-refundable or changes your travel route, wait until the tee time is confirmed.