Renting Golf Clubs vs. Flying With Your Own Bag to Japan

When planning an overseas golf trip to Japan, one of the biggest questions is whether to travel with your own heavy golf travel bag or rent equipment on site.

Club Quality in Japan

Unlike many destinations where rentals are beat-up leftover sets, Japanese clubs take immense pride in their rental fleets. Most premium clubs supply current-generation TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, or top Japanese forged brands like XXIO, Honma, and Mizuno, available in stiff, regular, and ladies flexes.

Cost Comparison

• Rental Clubs: Typically ¥4,000 to ¥6,000 ($28–$42 USD) per round.
• Flying With Your Bag: Airline oversize baggage fees range from $0 to $150 each way depending on airline status and ticket class.

If you are playing 1 or 2 casual rounds, renting is highly economical and saves the hassle of lugging travel bags through subway stations. For 3 or more rounds, bringing your own fitted clubs combined with Yamato Takkyubin courier delivery is the ultimate luxury.