Searching for a golf bar in Kawaramachi, you will find more if you look beyond Kawaramachi-dori and across the Kamo river to Gion-Shijo.
Compare both how easy it is to meet up and what is actually inside, and pick the venue that matches an after-party or a golf-led evening.
Treat Kawaramachi and Gion-Shijo as one area
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and Gion-Shijo Station are an easy walk apart, with restaurants and bars gathered on both sides of the Shijo-ohashi bridge.
Rather than narrowing your search to "Kawaramachi", including Gion and Gion-Shijo makes it far easier to find a private room or a venue open late.
Check the golf facilities and how you play
A practice-focused venue and a golf bar built around food and conversation differ in both equipment and atmosphere. Decide what you are there for first.
It is worth checking the number of courses on the simulator, beginner modes, rental clubs and left-handed support.
For an after-party, look at hours and duration
Going after dinner, check the last entry and the closing time. Whether check-in and the explanation count towards your slot matters too.
For a short taster, allow 60 minutes; to combine golf with food and drink, plan on around two hours.
- Walking time from the station
- Last entry
- Rental equipment
- Drinks and food
Compare on the total price
Confirm the total: the booth charge, the playing charge per head, rental, food and drink, and the service charge.
For a group, a set plan with free-flow drinks is sometimes the clearer option. Check the extension rate before you book as well.
Gion Country Club, walkable from Kawaramachi
Gion Country Club is three minutes' walk from Gion-Shijo Station, and reachable from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station across the Shijo-ohashi bridge.
We have simulation golf, a bar and private rooms, and rental clubs and the rest are free. Everything from an after-party to a proper round is possible.
Frequently asked questions
Can you walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station to Gion-Shijo?
Yes, across the Shijo-ohashi bridge. Check the exit you need and the route to the venue on a map.
Can beginners use the golf bars around Kawaramachi?
At venues with beginner modes and staff to explain, yes, even with no experience at all.
Can guests who do not play golf come in?
That depends on the venue and the plan. Check in advance whether bar-only use is possible and what it costs.
