Japanese Golf Terms
Search natural Japanese terms used on golf-course and booking websites, with context-aware English explanations.
102 recurring terms reviewed against major Japanese booking platforms and course-operator websites. Short-term campaign names and course-specific labels may still vary. Updated June 24, 2026.
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Jump to the searchable glossary ↓A course does not offer one set of conditions for the entire day. Morning, daytime, afternoon through-play, twilight, and night slots can have different prices, player limits, meals, surcharges, and cancellation rules.
Time slot
早朝・通常・午後スルー・薄暮・ナイター
Each start period is sold as a separate plan. Night golf uses floodlights and normally does not include dinner; restaurant, bath, and shuttle hours may also be limited.
Group size
2サム保証・組み合わせ
One plan may accept two players while another requires three or four, or may pair a small group with other golfers.
Small-group surcharge
2サム割増・3B割増・割増なし
Two-player and three-player supplements are plan-specific. One time slot may waive them while another charges them.
Meal
昼食付き・食事付き・昼食別
Daytime plans often include a basic lunch. Early, twilight, and through-play plans may not. Premium dishes can cost extra.
Play format
セルフ・キャディ付き・スループレー
Confirm self-play or caddie service, and whether there is a lunch break between the front and back nine.
Final conditions
総額・税込・キャンセル料
Check the per-person total, tax, lockers, utilization tax, rentals, cancellation deadline, and payment method.
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Pricing
プレー料金
ぷれーりょうきん
Play fee
The main fee for playing a round of golf.
Pricing
総額
そうがく
Total price shown
The booking site's displayed per-person total for the selected plan. Optional rentals, meal upgrades, locker fees, and group-size surcharges may still be added unless the page says they are included.
Pricing
税込
ぜいこみ
Tax included
Consumption tax is included in the displayed price.
Pricing
税別
ぜいべつ
Tax excluded
Consumption tax is not included and may be added later.
Meal
昼食付き（昼食付）
ちゅうしょくつき
Lunch benefit included
The plan includes a basic lunch or a fixed lunch allowance. Some menu items may require payment of a price difference.
Meal
昼食別／昼食なし
ちゅうしょくべつ／ちゅうしょくなし
Lunch excluded
No lunch benefit is included in the plan price. Any restaurant meal is paid for separately. This wording is common for through-play, early, twilight, and night plans.
Booking
2サム保証
ツーサムほしょう
Guaranteed twosome
Two players can play as a pair without being paired with others.
Pricing
2サム割増
ツーサムわりまし
Twosome surcharge
An extra per-person charge when only two players book.
Pricing
割増なし
わりましなし
No additional group-size charge
The stated group size does not incur the specified additional charge. Check whether the wording refers to two players, three players, or both.
Pricing
3B割増（3バッグ割増）
スリーバッグわりまし
Three-player (3-bag) surcharge
An additional per-person charge when a group plays with three golfers instead of four.
Cart and caddie
乗用カート
じょうようかーと
Riding cart
A cart used to move around the course.
Cart and caddie
電動カート
でんどうカート
Electric golf cart
A battery-powered golf cart. It may be a self-drive cart or a remote-controlled cart that follows a fixed path.
Play style
セルフ
セルフ
Self-play
Play without a caddie. A riding cart may still be included; the group handles club selection, course navigation, and pace of play itself.
Play style
セルフプレー
せるふぷれー
Self-play plan
A booking plan where no caddie accompanies the group.
Cart and caddie
キャディ付き（キャディ付）
キャディつき
Caddie service included
A caddie accompanies the group. Confirm whether the displayed price already includes the caddie fee and whether the play is walking or cart-based.
Play style
スループレー／1Rスループレー
スループレー／ワンラウンドスループレー
18-hole through play
Playing all 18 holes without the standard extended clubhouse lunch break after nine holes. A short wait may still occur, and meal arrangements vary by plan.
Play style
ハーフプレー
ハーフプレー
Nine-hole play
A plan for nine holes rather than a standard 18-hole round.
Booking
早朝プレー
そうちょうプレー
Early-morning play
A very early start, usually before normal daytime tee times. Reception, lockers, baths, meals, and payment procedures may be limited or different.
Booking
薄暮プレー
はくぼプレー
Twilight play
A late-afternoon plan. It may be nine holes or 18-hole through play, and completion before sunset may not be guaranteed.
Booking
ナイタープレー
ナイタープレー
Floodlit night golf
A night plan played under floodlights. Confirm the number of holes, lit areas, check-in procedure, restaurant and bath hours, and late transport. Dinner is normally not included unless the plan states otherwise.
Cancellation
キャンセル料
きゃんせるりょう
Cancellation fee
A fee charged if you cancel after the allowed deadline.
Course facilities
ロッカー代
ろっかーだい
Locker fee
A charge for using the clubhouse locker.
Course facilities
ロッキーホルダー
ロッキーホルダー
Locker-key or account holder
A holder issued at check-in that may contain the locker key, locker number, barcode, IC chip, magnetic strip, or clubhouse account identifier. It may be used for restaurant and shop charges and for final settlement, so keep it secure until checkout.
Course facilities
利用者署名簿
りようしゃしょめいぼ
Guest registration form
A check-in form requesting information such as the golfer's name, address or hotel, telephone number, and signature. Some courses now use a tablet, QR code, or self-check-in kiosk instead.
Payment
自動精算機
じどうせいさんき
Automatic payment machine
A checkout machine used to review and pay the golf-day bill. Depending on the course, scan, tap, or insert the issued holder or card, verify the itemized charges, pay, and take the receipt.
Pricing
ゴルフ場利用税
ゴルフじょうりようぜい
Golf course utilization tax
A prefectural tax charged to most golfers in Japan. The amount varies by course and eligible exemptions may apply.
Course facilities
練習場あり
れんしゅうじょうあり
Practice facilities available
The course has a practice facility. Practice balls normally cost extra; a small basket often costs roughly ¥300 to ¥700. Check whether it is a full driving range, a short range, an approach area, or only a putting green, and confirm opening hours for early or night plans.
Rental
レンタルクラブ
レンタルクラブ
Rental golf clubs
A set of golf clubs available for hire. Reserve in advance and confirm right- or left-handed availability, set contents, and price.
Rental
レンタルシューズ
レンタルシューズ
Rental golf shoes
Golf shoes available for hire. Confirm the size range, stock, price, and whether socks must be purchased separately.
Dress code
ドレスコード
どれすこーど
Dress code
Rules about suitable clothing at the clubhouse and course.
Booking
メンバー
メンバー
Club member
A member of the golf club. Some reservation slots are member-only or require a member introduction or accompaniment.
Booking
ビジター
びじたー
Visitor
A non-member golfer playing at a course.
Booking
コンペ
こんぺ
Golf outing or competition
A group golf event or company outing.
Booking
OUTスタート
アウトスタート
OUT-course start
Starting from the course's OUT nine, usually holes 1 through 9. At multi-course facilities, confirm the exact named course as well.
Booking
INスタート
インスタート
IN-course start
Starting from the course's IN nine, usually holes 10 through 18. At multi-course facilities, confirm the exact named course as well.
Booking
組み合わせ
くみあわせ
Pairing with other golfers
The course or platform may pair small groups with other players.
Play style
完全セルフ／オールセルフ
かんぜんセルフ／オールセルフ
Fully self-service play
A reduced-service self-play format. Reception, bag handling, cart setup, locker, bath, and payment services may be limited or handled differently.
Booking
午後スルー
ごごするー
Afternoon through play
A later tee time that usually plays through without a lunch break.
Pricing
平日
へいじつ
Weekday
Monday through Friday, excluding Japanese public holidays. Weekday plans are often cheaper, but campaign and peak-season prices still vary.
Pricing
土日祝
どにちしゅく
Weekend and public holidays
Saturday, Sunday, and Japanese public holidays.
Booking
午前スルー
ごぜんスルー
Morning 18-hole through play
An 18-hole morning plan without the standard extended lunch break after nine holes. Lunch may be excluded or served after play.
Booking
日没了承
にちぼつりょうしょう
Sunset risk accepted
The golfer accepts that a late start may not finish all holes before dark. Refund or compensation may not be provided.
Booking
1人予約
ひとりよやく
Single-player booking
A service for booking as an individual and joining other registered golfers. The round usually proceeds only after the platform's minimum participant requirement is met.
Booking
即時予約（リアルタイム予約）
そくじよやく
Instant booking / immediate confirmation
The booking is normally confirmed online as soon as the reservation process is completed, subject to successful payment or account checks.
Booking
リクエスト予約
リクエストよやく
Booking request requiring approval
A request is sent to the golf course. The tee time is not confirmed until the course accepts it and sends a confirmation.
Booking
仮予約
かりよやく
Temporary reservation
A provisional hold that may require additional confirmation, payment, or participant details before becoming final.
Booking
同伴者登録
どうはんしゃとうろく
Accompanying-player registration
Entering the names and, where required, contact details of the other golfers in the reservation.
Payment
現地決済（現地払い）
げんちけっさい
Payment at the golf course
The golf fee is settled at the course rather than paid online when the reservation is made. Accepted payment methods vary.
Payment
事前決済（前払い）
じぜんけっさい
Prepayment
Payment is collected online before the play date. Read the cancellation, refund, and participant-change rules before paying.
Course facilities
クラブバス
くらぶばす
Golf club shuttle bus
A shuttle between a station or hotel and the golf course. Seats may require advance reservation.
Cart and caddie
フェアウェイ乗り入れ可
フェアウェイのりいれか
Cart access to the fairway permitted
The riding cart may enter the fairway, subject to weather and turf conditions. The service can be suspended on the day and may require an additional fee.
Cart and caddie
GPSナビ付き
ジーピーエスナビつき
GPS-equipped cart
The riding cart has a GPS screen with hole maps and distances. Score entry or leaderboard functions may also be available.
Course facilities
浴場あり
よくじょうあり
Bath facility available
The clubhouse has a shared bathing facility. Hours, tattoo policies, and amenity availability vary.
Course facilities
浴場利用不可
よくじょうりようふか
Bath unavailable
The bath facility cannot be used for the selected date, time, or plan, which is common for some early or late slots.
Payment
キャッシュレス決済
きゃっしゅれすけっさい
Cashless payment
Payment by credit card, electronic money, or supported QR service. Accepted brands differ by course.
Cancellation
無断キャンセル
むだんキャンセル
Cancellation without notice / no-show
Cancelling without contacting the course, or failing to arrive. Full cancellation fees and account restrictions may apply.
Cancellation
雨天決行
うてんけっこう
Play proceeds in rain
The course normally remains open in ordinary rain, so the reservation and cancellation rules continue to apply unless the course officially closes.
Cancellation
クローズ
くろーず
Course closed
The course has officially suspended play, often because of snow, severe weather, or unsafe conditions.
Course facilities
送迎バス
そうげいバス
Courtesy shuttle / transfer bus
A transfer service operated by a course, hotel, or resort. Check whether advance booking is required and whether it serves the selected tee time.
Booking
組合せ登録
くみあわせとうろく
Player grouping registration
Submitting each player's name and group assignment, especially for competitions or reservations covering multiple groups.
Booking
スタート時間
すたーとじかん
Tee time
The scheduled time for the group to begin play. Arrival and check-in must be completed earlier.
Booking
チェックイン締切
ちぇっくいんしめきり
Check-in deadline
The latest time by which reception procedures must be completed. Late arrival can lead to plan cancellation or a changed start.
Meal
昼食補助（昼食補助付）
ちゅうしょくほじょ
Lunch allowance / meal credit
A fixed amount included toward a restaurant meal. If the chosen dish costs more than the allowance, the golfer pays the difference.
Meal
差額料金
さがくりょうきん
Additional menu charge / price difference
The amount paid on top of the included lunch allowance when a higher-priced dish is selected.
Booking
2サム予約可
ツーサムよやくか
Two-player booking available
The plan accepts a booking for two players. This does not necessarily guarantee a private twosome or mean that the twosome surcharge is waived.
Pricing
3バッグ割増なし
スリーバッグわりましなし
No three-player surcharge
A group of three does not pay the specified three-player supplement for this plan.
Cart and caddie
リモコン付きカート
リモコンつきカート
Remote-controlled cart
A cart that normally travels along a fixed path and can be moved using a handheld remote control.
Cart and caddie
自走式カート
じそうしきカート
Self-drive cart
A cart driven by a golfer rather than moved by a remote-controlled fixed-path system. Follow the course's driving restrictions.
Pricing
2サム割増なし
ツーサムわりましなし
No twosome surcharge
A two-player group does not pay the specified twosome supplement for this plan. Confirm separately whether the twosome is guaranteed or may be paired with others.
Booking
3サム保証
スリーサムほしょう
Guaranteed threesome
Three players can play as their own group without a fourth golfer being added. A three-player surcharge may still apply.
Booking
4バッグ限定
フォーバッグげんてい
Four-player group required
The plan is intended for a complete group of four. Booking with fewer players may be unavailable, cancelled, or repriced under another plan.
Play style
1Bラウンド
ワンバッグラウンド
Solo round
One golfer plays alone rather than joining another group. Availability is limited and the price or operating procedure may differ from a normal plan.
Play style
1ラウンド
ワンラウンド
One full round
A standard full round, normally 18 holes. Check whether it includes a lunch break or is played through.
Play style
1.5ラウンド
いってんごラウンド
One-and-a-half rounds
Playing 27 holes in one day. Start time, daylight, meal timing, and additional charges require careful confirmation.
Play style
2ラウンド
ツーラウンド
Two full rounds
Playing two full rounds, normally 36 holes, in one day. It is available only under specific plans and operating conditions.
Play style
回り放題
まわりほうだい
Unlimited play
Play as many holes or loops as permitted during the stated time window. It does not always guarantee a fixed number of holes and may be limited by daylight or congestion.
Play style
歩き
あるき
Walking play
The course is played mainly on foot rather than by riding cart. Confirm bag transport, caddie service, and physical demands.
Cart and caddie
手引きカート
てびきカート
Pull cart / hand cart
A small cart pulled or pushed by the golfer for carrying the golf bag during walking play.
Cart and caddie
Cool Cart（クールカート）
クールカート
Cart with cooling equipment
An operator-branded or course-specific cart equipped with cooling fans or similar heat countermeasures. It may require an additional fee and does not guarantee fairway access.
Cart and caddie
リーダーズボード付き
リーダーズボードつき
Cart leaderboard function
The cart GPS system can display competition scores or rankings entered by participating groups. It is mainly relevant for outings and competitions.
Course facilities
アプローチ練習場あり
アプローチれんしゅうじょうあり
Short-game practice area available
The course has an area for approach or short-game practice. It may have separate hours, restrictions, or charges from the driving range.
Course facilities
温泉あり
おんせんあり
Hot-spring bath available
The clubhouse or associated accommodation advertises a hot-spring bath. Access, hours, tattoo policies, and whether it is included vary by plan.
Booking
宿泊付き（宿泊付）
しゅくはくつき
Golf-and-stay package
The plan combines golf with accommodation. Confirm the hotel, room occupancy, meals, play date, cancellation policy, and whether the displayed price is per person.
Meal
食事付き（食事付）
しょくじつき
Meal included
A meal is included, but the wording may refer to lunch, dinner, breakfast, or a package meal depending on the plan. Read the detailed inclusions.
Booking
オープンコンペ
オープンコンペ
Open golf competition
A course-organized event open to eligible visitors. Entry fee, scoring method, prizes, minimum participants, and party conditions vary.
Booking
パーティー付きコンペ
パーティーつきコンペ
Competition with post-round party
A competition plan that includes a post-round gathering or refreshments. Confirm the menu, room, timing, minimum group size, and additional charges.
Booking
賞品付きコンペ
しょうひんつきコンペ
Competition with prizes included
A competition package that includes prizes arranged by the course or operator. Check prize contents, eligibility, fees, and scoring conditions.
Booking
ロングランコンペ
ロングランコンペ
Long-running score-entry competition
A competition held across an extended period where participants play on different dates and submit qualifying scores under the event rules.
Booking
最低開催人数
さいていかいさいにんずう
Minimum participants required
The minimum number of registered golfers required for a one-person reservation group or event to proceed. If the threshold is not met by the deadline, the booking may not be formed.
Booking
開催成立日
かいさいせいりつび
Formation confirmation date
The date or deadline when a one-person reservation group or event is confirmed to proceed. Transport should not be treated as final until the status is confirmed.
Payment
前払い価格
まえばらいかかく
Prepaid price
A price available only when payment is completed in advance. Cancellation, refund, player-change, and no-show conditions may be stricter than for pay-at-course plans.
Pricing
早割
はやわり
Early-booking discount
A discounted plan offered for booking sufficiently early. Dates, inventory, changes, and cancellation conditions are plan-specific.
Pricing
直前割（直前優待）
ちょくぜんわり（ちょくぜんゆうたい）
Last-minute discount
A discounted plan released close to the play date. Inventory is limited and cancellation terms can still apply immediately.
Pricing
クーポン利用可
クーポンりようか
Coupon can be used
An eligible platform or campaign coupon may be applied. Check the minimum spend, dates, course restrictions, user eligibility, and whether it combines with points.
Booking
連続枠
れんぞくわく
Consecutive tee-time slots
Adjacent tee-time slots that can be booked for multiple groups in the same outing. Availability and maximum group count vary.
Cart and caddie
コースアテンダント（キャディー）
コースアテンダント（キャディー）
Course attendant / caddie
An operator-specific name for caddie service. Confirm the service scope, fee, walking or cart format, and whether it is included in the displayed plan price.
Course facilities
冬季休業
とうききゅうぎょう
Closed for the winter season
The course does not operate during its stated winter period. Opening and closing dates can change with snow and course conditions.
Course facilities
付帯宿泊施設
ふたいしゅくはくしせつ
Associated accommodation available
A hotel, lodge, or accommodation facility is associated with or adjacent to the golf course. This does not mean accommodation is included in the golf price.
Play style
アイアンコース
アイアンコース
Short iron-only course
A short course mainly played with irons and wedges. It is not equivalent to a standard 18-hole regulation course, so confirm hole count, length, and equipment rules.
Course facilities
ゴルフ宅急便
ゴルフたっきゅうびん
Golf-bag delivery service
A domestic delivery service for sending a golf bag to a course, hotel, airport, or next destination. Confirm the acceptance deadline, destination details, protective cover, tracking, and course receiving procedure.
Course facilities
往復宅急便
おうふくたっきゅうびん
Round-trip delivery service
A delivery arrangement that sends luggage or a golf bag to the destination and later returns it to the original or specified location. Deadlines and eligible routes vary.
Course facilities
キャディバッグカバー
キャディバッグカバー
Golf-bag shipping cover
A protective cover used when shipping a golf bag. Carrier packaging, size, and compensation rules vary, and valuables should not be placed inside.