What Does Kariyoyaku Mean on Japanese Golf Booking Sites?

Quick answer

仮予約 is read as kariyoyaku. On a Japanese golf page, it usually means a temporary, provisional, or not-yet-final reservation.

The important part is not the English translation. The important part is whether the course has actually accepted the booking. If a page, email, or form says 仮予約, keep checking for the final confirmation, payment instruction, or course reply before building the rest of your trip around it.

Why this matters

Some Japanese golf booking flows are instant. You choose the date, tee time, players, and plan, then receive a clear reservation confirmation.

Other flows are more like a request. The course or platform may still need to check availability, visitor rules, player count, rental clubs, caddie availability, or special conditions. That is when 仮予約 can appear.

For a visitor, this is especially important if you are planning transport, hotel checkout, rental car pickup, or another round the next day.

What to check before you relax

Look for a final reservation number, final confirmation email, or wording such as 予約確定. If you only see 仮予約, 予約リクエスト, 確認中, or similar wording, treat the booking as not finished.

Before the golf day, confirm:

• the exact course name and course side
• the date and tee time
• number of players
• whether two players or three players are accepted
• whether there is a 2B or 3B surcharge
• whether lunch is included
• rental clubs, shoes, handedness, and sizes
• cancellation deadline and no-show fee
• whether a Japanese phone number or local contact is needed

What to do if you do not speak Japanese

If the platform sends a provisional booking email, translate it carefully and look for action words. Sometimes you may need to reply, complete payment, register companion names, or wait for the course to confirm.

If you are unsure, do not book non-refundable transport around that tee time yet. Use the course official page, the booking platform help page, hotel concierge, or a Japanese-speaking contact to confirm whether it is finalized.

Related Japanese words

• 仮予約: provisional reservation
• 予約確定: reservation confirmed
• 予約リクエスト: reservation request
• 確認中: being checked
• キャンセル料: cancellation fee
• 同伴者登録: companion player registration
• 2サム保証: guaranteed twosome
• 割増: surcharge

FAQ

Is 仮予約 the same as a confirmed booking?

No. Treat 仮予約 as provisional unless the platform or course clearly says the reservation is confirmed.

Can I still play if my booking is 仮予約?

Maybe, but do not assume it. Wait for final confirmation, especially if you are a visitor, booking as two players, or requesting rentals.

What Japanese word means confirmed reservation?

予約確定 is a common phrase for a confirmed reservation. A reservation number and final confirmation email are also good signs.

Should I cancel other plans after making a 仮予約?

Not yet. Wait until the tee time is confirmed before changing hotels, transport, or flights.