Takayubaru Country Club

Takayubaru Country Club has operated as a semi-private facility in Mashiki town since 1974, playing 6,870 yards from the back tees with a 73.1 rating and 123 slope, and a front-tee option at 6,015 yards for a more relaxed round. The course shares Mashiki town with Kumamoto Mashiki Country Club at a separate address, giving the area two distinct 18-hole options for golfers planning more than one round during a visit. Practice facilities include bunkers and putting greens, and the clubhouse provides full-service amenities including golf cart rental, caddie availability, club rental, a restaurant, and locker rooms. Mashiki sits on the plain east of Kumamoto city, leading toward the foothills of the Aso range, and the course's routing takes advantage of the gently undulating terrain without introducing the steeper elevation changes found on courses higher up in the mountains. Having operated continuously since the mid-1970s, Takayubaru has built a stable local membership and a reputation for consistent conditioning over the decades. The club's length from the back tees makes it a solid test for stronger players, while the shorter front-tee option keeps it workable for a broader range of visiting golfers. Golfers organizing a Mashiki-area trip through CoGolfers can note whether they intend to play Takayubaru or its town neighbor when posting an open game, helping other members decide which round to join.