【Shizukuishi Golf Course】 First in the Tohoku Region! Japan FootGolf Association Certified Course to Open – FootGolf Starts This Spring at Shizukuishi Golf Course, Iwate
Shizukuishi Golf Course in Iwate Prefecture will launch a new "FootGolf" activity in the spring of 2026, marking the first Japan FootGolf Association certified course in the Tohoku region. Supervised by former Japan national soccer team player Daigo Nishi, the course offers a strategic and exhilarating experience for all ages. An opening event is scheduled for April 25, 2026, to celebrate the launch.
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Shizukuishi Golf Course (Location: Takakura Onsen, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture; General Manager of Shizukuishi Area: Koji Nagasawa) will begin operations for a new sports activity, "FootGolf," starting in the spring of 2026. This course will be the first in the Tohoku region to be certified by the Japan FootGolf Association. FootGolf is a sport where players kick a soccer ball around a golf course, competing to get the ball into dedicated cups in the fewest number of kicks. It is gaining popularity worldwide as a new leisure sport that fuses soccer and golf. It is attracting attention as a sport that requires no special equipment and can be easily enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from children to adults.
For this project, former Japan national soccer team player Daigo Nishi participated as a supervisor for the course design. A FootGolf course has been completed that incorporates a layout where players can enjoy both strategic play and a sense of exhilaration. Set against fairways surrounded by magnificent nature, players can enjoy the game on a scale unique to a golf course.
To commemorate the start of operations, an opening event will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event will include rule explanations and trial play, making it easy for first-timers to participate. By providing new sports experiences in addition to golf, Shizukuishi Golf Course will develop FootGolf as an initiative that leads to regional exchange and the revitalization of tourism.
"Shizukuishi FootGolf Course"
[Location] Shizukuishi Golf Course, Takakura Onsen, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
[Period] April 25, 2026 (Sat) – until the end of the golf course's operating season
[Course] Shizukuishi Golf Course, Kaede Course "Japan FootGolf Association Certified Course" 18 holes
[Supervisor] Mr. Daigo Nishi, former Japan national soccer team player
Opening Event
[Date] April 25, 2026 (Sat) 10:30 A.M. (Reception from 10:00 A.M.)
[Venue] Reception: Shizukuishi Golf Course Clubhouse; Venue: Kaede Course "Certified Course"
[Overview] Opening ceremony, ceremonial first kick, trial sessions, etc.
[Target Audience] Beginners, families, experienced soccer players, etc. (Open to everyone)
[Organizer] Shizukuishi Golf Course
[Participation Fee] Adults: ¥2,000 (tax included, free soccer ball rental); Children: Free (elementary school age and under)
*Soccer balls are limited in quantity. We recommend bringing your own.
What is FootGolf?
A sport where you kick a soccer ball around a golf course and compete for the number of kicks to get it into the cup.
It is a new outdoor sport that allows you to enjoy the strategy of golf and the exhilaration of soccer at the same time, and can be easily played by everyone from children to adults. It is also ideal for recreation with family, companies, or groups.
How to Enjoy FootGolf [3 STEPS]
STEP 1: Kick
Start by kicking the soccer ball. It's not just about kicking it far; control to kick in the intended direction is also a key point.
STEP 2: Advance
Like golf, advance through the fairway and aim for the cup in as few kicks as possible. The strategy of considering the shape and distance of the course is part of the fun.
STEP 3: Cup In
Once the ball enters the dedicated cup (approx. 50cm in diameter), you have finished the hole. Enjoy an exhilarating game while competing for scores with your friends!
[Image Caption: Shizukuishi Golf Course: 18 of the 36 holes are dedicated to the course]
Play Fees
[Operating Hours] 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
[Round] 9 Holes: General Weekday - Adults ¥3,300, Elementary Students ¥1,800
18 Holes: General Weekday - Adults ¥4,300, Elementary Students ¥2,300
*For play on weekends and holidays, add ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for elementary students.
*Discounted rates available for Seibu Prince Global Rewards members.
*Group discount (15 people or more): 5% off the above rates.
*Please bring your own soccer ball. (Rental: ¥500 per ball)
*Soccer cleats are prohibited (please come in training shoes, etc.). Also, please refrain from entering in sandals.
*The estimated play time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes for 9 holes. Please be mindful of slow play.
*5-seater golf carts are available for rent. ¥4,000 per cart (driver's license required).
*We cannot guarantee completion of 18 holes (due to sunset, etc.).
Experience the charm of FootGolf on an open golf course!
Please enjoy playing in a space surrounded by green nature.
Inquiries (Reservations)
Shizukuishi Golf Course, Takakura Onsen, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture 020-0593 TEL: 019-693-1111
For this project, former Japan national soccer team player Daigo Nishi participated as a supervisor for the course design. A FootGolf course has been completed that incorporates a layout where players can enjoy both strategic play and a sense of exhilaration. Set against fairways surrounded by magnificent nature, players can enjoy the game on a scale unique to a golf course.
To commemorate the start of operations, an opening event will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event will include rule explanations and trial play, making it easy for first-timers to participate. By providing new sports experiences in addition to golf, Shizukuishi Golf Course will develop FootGolf as an initiative that leads to regional exchange and the revitalization of tourism.
"Shizukuishi FootGolf Course"
[Location] Shizukuishi Golf Course, Takakura Onsen, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
[Period] April 25, 2026 (Sat) – until the end of the golf course's operating season
[Course] Shizukuishi Golf Course, Kaede Course "Japan FootGolf Association Certified Course" 18 holes
[Supervisor] Mr. Daigo Nishi, former Japan national soccer team player
Opening Event
[Date] April 25, 2026 (Sat) 10:30 A.M. (Reception from 10:00 A.M.)
[Venue] Reception: Shizukuishi Golf Course Clubhouse; Venue: Kaede Course "Certified Course"
[Overview] Opening ceremony, ceremonial first kick, trial sessions, etc.
[Target Audience] Beginners, families, experienced soccer players, etc. (Open to everyone)
[Organizer] Shizukuishi Golf Course
[Participation Fee] Adults: ¥2,000 (tax included, free soccer ball rental); Children: Free (elementary school age and under)
*Soccer balls are limited in quantity. We recommend bringing your own.
What is FootGolf?
A sport where you kick a soccer ball around a golf course and compete for the number of kicks to get it into the cup.
It is a new outdoor sport that allows you to enjoy the strategy of golf and the exhilaration of soccer at the same time, and can be easily played by everyone from children to adults. It is also ideal for recreation with family, companies, or groups.
How to Enjoy FootGolf [3 STEPS]
STEP 1: Kick
Start by kicking the soccer ball. It's not just about kicking it far; control to kick in the intended direction is also a key point.
STEP 2: Advance
Like golf, advance through the fairway and aim for the cup in as few kicks as possible. The strategy of considering the shape and distance of the course is part of the fun.
STEP 3: Cup In
Once the ball enters the dedicated cup (approx. 50cm in diameter), you have finished the hole. Enjoy an exhilarating game while competing for scores with your friends!
[Image Caption: Shizukuishi Golf Course: 18 of the 36 holes are dedicated to the course]
Play Fees
[Operating Hours] 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
[Round] 9 Holes: General Weekday - Adults ¥3,300, Elementary Students ¥1,800
18 Holes: General Weekday - Adults ¥4,300, Elementary Students ¥2,300
*For play on weekends and holidays, add ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for elementary students.
*Discounted rates available for Seibu Prince Global Rewards members.
*Group discount (15 people or more): 5% off the above rates.
*Please bring your own soccer ball. (Rental: ¥500 per ball)
*Soccer cleats are prohibited (please come in training shoes, etc.). Also, please refrain from entering in sandals.
*The estimated play time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes for 9 holes. Please be mindful of slow play.
*5-seater golf carts are available for rent. ¥4,000 per cart (driver's license required).
*We cannot guarantee completion of 18 holes (due to sunset, etc.).
Experience the charm of FootGolf on an open golf course!
Please enjoy playing in a space surrounded by green nature.
Inquiries (Reservations)
Shizukuishi Golf Course, Takakura Onsen, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture 020-0593 TEL: 019-693-1111