Minamisoya Golf Course

Minamisoya Golf Course has operated since 1980 in Esashi-cho, a town in Hokkaido's far northern Soya region, one of the most remote areas accessible from the golf-dense southern parts of the island. The semi-private 18-hole course plays to a par of 72, with a course rating of 73.1 and slope of 123 from the back tees at 6,542 yards, and additional tee options down to 5,542 yards keep the course workable for golfers of different abilities. The club offers golf and pull carts along with club rentals, and practice facilities include a driving range and putting green. Walking is permitted, and the golf season runs April through October, a slightly shorter window reflecting the region's northern latitude and harsher climate. The club accepts JCB credit cards. Esashi and the surrounding Soya region sit near Wakkanai, mainland Japan's northernmost city, making this course a genuine outpost for golfers exploring the far reaches of Hokkaido. For CoGolfers members who venture this far north, whether for the dramatic coastal scenery or simply to say they've played golf near Japan's northern tip, Minamisoya Golf Course offers a solid, well-maintained round in one of the country's most remote golf destinations.