"노캐디에 점심까지 공짜?" 한국 골퍼가 일본 가면 깜짝 놀라는 5가지

A golfer who used to pay 340,000 won every weekend in Korea can finish a round for 8,000 yen—about 80,000 won—by taking just one day off and visiting Japan on a weekday. That includes lunch. This is the answer to the most frequent comment on my previous video comparing golf costs between Korea and Japan: "So what exactly is different about Japan?" I will summarize five system differences that will surprise Korean golfers visiting Japanese courses for the first time: no caddies plus GPS-automated carts, no surcharges for two-person play, a payment structure where cart fees and lunch are included in the green fee, lunch for 9 holes plus a post-round bathhouse, and even free shuttle service. I have also included honest details such as weekend surcharges, shuttle service suspensions, and bathing taxes. After hearing these five points, you might find yourself wavering about where to book your next round. --- 📌 Timeline 00:00 Korea 340,000 KRW, Japan 80,000 KRW — Why is it different? 00:51 Shock 1. No caddie and self-driving GPS carts 03:38 Shock 2. 18 holes for two, 2-person play is standard 05:36 Shock 3. Cart fee and lunch included in the green fee 08:02 Shock 4. Lunch for 9 holes and even a bathhouse after the round 10:21 Shock 5. No driving required, free shuttle pickup service 13:19 Summary of five key points + Preview of the next episode --- Sources Korea Leisure Industry Research Institute 2025 Leisure White Paper (Market prices for membership green fees, caddie fees, and cart fees in the metropolitan area) Rakuten Gora Official Site gora.golf.rakuten.co.jp Special Feature Page, Takeo Ureshino Country Club Reservation Information Ibaraki Golf Club ibarakigc.jp — Miraidaira Station Club Bus Tone Park Golf Course tpg18.com — Free shuttle from JR Toride Station every 15 minutes Miyazaki Phoenix Seagaia Resort seagaia.co.jp Accordia Golf Official FAQ — Club bus operation at affiliated golf courses Rakuten Gora Rate Guide — Cases where bathing tax is charged separately ※ The prices, rates, and shuttle times in this video are general market rates based on official announcements for 2025-2026 and are subject to change depending on the season, plan, exchange rate, and time of booking. The prices for Takeo Ureshino CC are averages for the time of booking (around 8,000 yen on weekdays / 14,000 yen on weekends); we recommend checking the exact price directly on the booking screen. Hire rates vary by company, so they are provided as a range. Please double-check the shuttle suspension dates and the latest green fees on the golf course website before your business trip. This video is not an advertisement for any specific golf course, platform, or travel agency.