Showa Kinen Park

I listed my best score above (-16), but my average is between 7-12 under PRO - hole numbering with directional signs - plenty of bathrooms and food venders - regular landscaping - located on ... show more ›

I listed my best score above (-16), but my average is between 7-12 under

PRO
- hole numbering with directional signs
- plenty of bathrooms and food venders
- regular landscaping
- located on the local railway
- maps at the entry points of park
- benches halfway through the course
- close location to Yokota Air Base
- beautiful park with lots going on

CON
-very short course, but nor many chances for hole-in-ones
- mostly low ceiling shots, not much variety
- not located close to any park entry points
- 1-9 & 10-18 are not linked and are hard to follow if you are new
- grass and dirt tee pads
- half the course is closed during the spring
- park entry is not free
- parking is not free
- believe it or not there are lots of mosquitos.
- holes 10-18 are crammed in a small area.
- park opens at 930, so it's hard to play before it gets hot and humid in the summer


OTHER
Unfortunately, this is the best course that Tokyo has to offer. It's not a bad course, but for as long as it has been established I thought that it would be better. You can play the entire course with 2-3 discs.

Another thing to factor in is money. No matter how you plan on getting there it's going to cost you money to disc golf, unless you ride a bike. It's 820 ¥ for parking, 300 ish ¥ from Yokota Air Base each way on the rail, and 400-500 ¥ for a day pass. A season passes are available for around 5,000 ¥, which pays for itself if you plan on going frequently. There are a good core group of regular players that are very friendly. There is also a monthly meet up event on the first Sunday morning of each month. Be mindful that the max weight for discs is 159 grams for JPDGA sanctioned events, you must understand.

Half the course will be closes annually in the spring due to its close proximity to the park's renowned flower display. Holes 1-9 will likely be shutdown from the end of March to the end of May. It depends on when the flowers bloom and die.