Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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The NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf Tournament is one of the most distinguished dates on the LPGA of Japan Tour calendar, played in August amid the cool, pristine forests of Nagano Prefecture. The event features elite athletic competition with the serene elegance of Japan’s premier highland retreat, with the world’s best golfers from home and abroad competing on a pristine resort course.
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The Legacy of the NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf Tournament
The NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf Tournament is a long-standing tournament on the JLPGA Tour, dating back to 1987, when it was known as the Karuizawa 72 Tokyu Ladies Open before adopting its current name in 1992. Over the years it has served as a proving ground for some of the legendary names in women’s golf, with past champions including Akiko Fukushima, Paula Creamer, Yuka Saso and Chisato Iwai.
The tournament is played at the world-class Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course in Minami-Karuizawa, Nagano. The North Course is laid out on flat, sprawling land set in lush mountain scenery and is famous for its strategic challenge. The course, measuring about 7,000 yards from the back tees, requires accurate shots off the tee and disciplined approach play to navigate strategic fairway bunkers, dogleg bends and water hazards bordering the fairways. The closing hole offers a dramatic approach over a large pond directly in front of the green, and routinely produces exciting, high-stakes finishes.
The tournament is played over three days and is a 54-hole stroke play event, with two qualifying rounds before Sunday’s final round. It attracts tens of thousands of spectators every summer, offering a unique, gallery-friendly environment in a resort setting where golf fans can closely follow players.
Why Experience It Live
A great opportunity to see top-level Japanese sport outside of the metropolitan areas is provided by the NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf Tournament. Karuizawa’s high elevation provides a cool break from the midsummer heat of Tokyo, and spectators can walk through manicured pine forests and watch world-class athletes.
“By coming to a JLPGA event, international fans have a cultural insight into professional golf in Japan. “The tournament is a really special day out, from the pristine condition of the course to the passionate and respectful gallery, in one of Nagano’s most historic resort destinations.”
2026 Tournament Schedule and Tickets
Friday, 14 August 2026 – Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course, Nagano
- Gates Open: 06:30 | Start Time: 07:00 [scheduled]
| Ticket Category | Available Seats From – To (JPY) | Available Seats From – To (USD, ref.) |
| Single-Day Gallery Pass | ¥4,000 – ¥8,000 | $26 – $53 |
Saturday, 15 August 2026 – Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course, Nagano
- Gates Open: 06:30 | Start Time: 07:00 [scheduled]
| Ticket Category | Available Seats From – To (JPY) | Available Seats From – To (USD, ref.) |
| Single-Day Gallery Pass | ¥5,000 – ¥10,000 | $33 – $66 |
Sunday, 16 August 2026 – Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course, Nagano
- Gates Open: 06:30 | Start Time: 07:00 [scheduled]
| Ticket Category | Available Seats From – To (JPY) | Available Seats From – To (USD, ref.) |
| Championship Final Pass | ¥6,000 – ¥12,000 | $40 – $80 |
Note: Ticket prices change over time with availability and demand, and are confirmed at the time of enquiry. Gallery access passes grant entrance to spectate across the course grounds. Entry rules and spectator guidelines are set by the tournament organisers.
Secure Your Preferred Dates:
To request tickets for the NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf Tournament, please prepare your preferred dates, venue choice, and the exact number of attendees, then contact Jasumo via the link below.
Why Book Through Jasumo
Navigating ticket purchases for professional sporting events in Japan presents significant hurdles for international visitors:
- Access Restrictions: Japanese event ticketing systems often require domestic phone numbers, local addresses, and Japanese-language registration. Tickets routinely sell out rapidly upon general release. Jasumo secures passes via a broad network of sources, including organisers, official platforms, event owners, and verified resale channels when primary allocations are exhausted.
- Communication Barriers: Platform interfaces and official communications are conducte strictly in Japanese. Jasumo handles all correspondence with organizers and local ticket vendors on your behalf, providing clear updates in English.
- Payment Obstacles: Overseas credit cards are frequently rejecte by Japanese ticketing portals. Jasumo processes payments through established domestic channels, allowing you to pay simply and securely online.
Every ticket sourced by Jasumo is verified as genuine through our rigorous authentication process and delivered directly to your hotel or Airbnb accommodation in Japan by reliable courier or postal service. A service fee applies to cover our procurement, verification, and concierge handling, which is detailed during your direct consultation.
How It Works
- Submit Enquiry: Contact Jasumo with your requested tournament dates, venue, and ticket quantity.
- Availability & Pricing: Our team checks available allocations across our network and provides a clear price quote.
- Fulfilment & Delivery: Upon confirmation and payment, Jasumo secures and authenticates your tickets, delivering them safely to your Japanese accommodation prior to your arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions: NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf
Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Karuizawa Station (approx. 60–70 minutes). From Karuizawa Station, spectator shuttle buses or taxis operate directly to the North Course, taking roughly 15 minutes.
The event issues paper gallery passes or official mobile digital tickets depending on the tier. Jasumo ensures physical passes are delivere to your accommodation or digital tickets are transferred to your device.
Weekend passes and final-round tickets frequently sell out well before the tournament weekend due to high demand among domestic golf fans. Early booking is strongly recommend.
A standard platform usage fee of ¥2,500 per ticket applies, covering administrative costs other than the ticket itself. Full pricing details and concierge service costs are confirme prior to order confirmation.
Gallery gates open at 06:30 AM each morning, with play commencing at 07:00 AM. Arriving early allows spectators to secure prime viewing spots along key holes and practice ranges.
Venue & Access
- Venue: Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course
- Address: Minami-Karuizawa, Hotochi, Karuizawa-machi, Kita-Saku-gun, Nagano Prefecture
- Nearest Station: JR Karuizawa Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen / Shinano Railway)
- Local Transport: Event spectator shuttle buses depart regularly from Karuizawa Station South Exit on tournament days. Dedicated tournament parking is available from 06:00 to 18:00.
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