Biratori Country Club

Biratori Country Club has welcomed golfers to this small town in the Hidaka region of southern Hokkaido since 1975, an area better known nationally for horse breeding and Ainu cultural heritage than for its golf. The semi-private, 18-hole course plays to a par of 72, with a course rating of 70.6 and slope of 128 from the back tees at 6,660 yards, and multiple tee configurations for men and women make it approachable for a wide range of playing abilities. The golf season here runs from March through December, one of the longer windows in Hokkaido thanks to the area's relatively milder microclimate compared to the interior. The club offers a driving range and practice facilities, golf cart rental, and a full clubhouse with restaurant, locker rooms and pro shop services including club rentals. For CoGolfers members interested in exploring Hokkaido beyond the well-trodden Sapporo and Niseko circuits, Biratori offers a chance to golf in a genuinely local setting, paired with the opportunity to learn about the region's Ainu heritage and horse-country scenery. The course's welcoming semi-private status and full range of rental services make it accessible to visiting golfers without a local membership, and it's a solid option for anyone using CoGolfers to find playing partners in this less-traveled corner of the island.