Rakuten GORA Temporary Reservation: What 仮予約 Means

Quick answer

On Rakuten GORA, 仮予約 usually means a temporary reservation, provisional reservation, or reservation request. It is not the same as a fully confirmed tee time.

Before you lock in hotel changes, taxis, rental cars, or a second round, look for a clear confirmation status, reservation number, confirmation email, or direct message from the course.

What to check before treating it as confirmed

Why foreign visitors should be careful

Rakuten GORA is useful for comparing options, but some booking processs may assume a Japanese phone number, Japanese address, Rakuten account detail, or local contact. If you cannot complete the booking cleanly, use Rakuten GORA as a research tool and compare the same course on GDO, ACCORDIA Golf, PGM, or the course's official site.

A submitted request may still be awaiting confirmation. Check its status before making arrangements that depend on that tee time, such as a pickup or another course booking.

Save these details offline

Before travel day, save a screenshot or PDF of:

• the Japanese course name
• reservation status
• reservation number
• plan name
• tee time
• player count
• lunch condition
• 2B or 3B surcharge
• cancellation fee
• course phone number

At the course reception, showing the original Japanese confirmation page is often faster than trying to explain the reservation in English.

FAQ

Does 仮予約 mean I can play?

Not always. Treat it as provisional until the course or platform clearly confirms the reservation.

Can I still use Rakuten GORA if I do not speak Japanese?

Yes, but use browser translation together with the original Japanese terms. Confirmation status, cancellation fees, and player-count conditions are the words you should check most carefully.

What should I do if the booking requires a Japanese phone number?

Do not enter unreliable information. Compare the same course on GDO, ACCORDIA, PGM, or the official course site, or contact the course before committing the rest of the trip.