Asahikawa Golf Club

Overview: Asahikawa Golf Club is a compact, historic woodland course close to the city, where mature trees and gentle natural undulations create a very different experience from Hokkaido’s wide-open resort layouts. The current official tourism profile records an 18-hole par-70 course measuring 6,016 yards from the back tees. Each hole is separated by established trees, and the club’s position near Asahikawa gives it the atmosphere of a long-standing local institution rather than a remote destination development. Accuracy and landing-zone discipline matter more than simply overpowering the course.

History: The course opened in 1957 and is described by Hokkaido tourism as the third-oldest golf course in the prefecture. Its design was supervised by the team associated with Ryugasaki Country Club in Ibaraki, a connection that gives the club a clear link to Japan’s classical course culture. The current official club site describes a period of renewal and an active 2026 season, showing that the course is carrying its heritage forward rather than resting only on its age.

Did You Know? Asahikawa Golf Club’s most distinctive feature is the contrast between convenience and atmosphere. The course is close to the city, yet the mature woodland separates the holes so effectively that the round feels secluded. The official description also highlights the seasonal change from cool summer shade to autumn colour, which helps explain why this 1957 course remains relevant in a modern Asahikawa golf itinerary.