"John W."  wrote:
> > > How much for a round of golf in Japan? Prefer to find out info for the
> > > Kansai region, but it's more for future info so anyplace is okay. I've
> > > heard stories of cheaper greens fees on weekdays, but have never
> > > played in Japan.

For me, the expense is not so much the greens fees but all the other
stuff -- accomodations, clubs, meals, balls, and the prerequisite shoes.
For prices you might check out -

Nobeyama in Yamanashi:
www.chateraiseresort.co.jp/GOLF/index.html

or, up in Hokkaido:
http://www.chateraise.co.jp/cc/golf.html#01

(ie. a weekday round costs 5,000 - 7,000 yen)

I've been to Nobeyama - reasonable and nice, family type of place.  The
nearby train station in Yatsugatake is supposedly the highest JR station in
Japan.  Closer to Tokyo, you might also check out a club called Tsuru in
Otsuki -- busier and perhaps a little more exclusive.  To get that similar
feeling for a much lower price, you can also head on over to your local
driving range.  ;-)

best regards,
hibijibi
--
where the ground is still swaying as i type