Mashike Golf Club

Mashike Golf Club has operated since 1989 in the small coastal town of Mashike on Hokkaido's Sea of Japan coast, an area known historically for its herring fishing industry and preserved Edo-period townscape. The semi-private, public-access 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 6,599 yards, and a shorter regular-tee option at 6,202 yards broadens the course's accessibility. The club offers both golf carts and caddie services, along with a driving range and teaching pro instruction for golfers looking to work on their game. The facility operates on a seasonal basis and accepts a range of credit cards including JCB, Visa, UC, UFJ and DC. Mashike's coastal location and historic townscape, sometimes called Hokkaido's own little Kyoto for its preserved merchant houses, make it an appealing detour for golfers exploring the coastline north of Sapporo and Otaru. For CoGolfers members looking to combine a round of golf with a visit to one of Hokkaido's more distinctive historic towns, Mashike Golf Club offers a relaxed coastal golf experience well off the main tourist circuit, with the added bonus of a teaching pro on-site for golfers looking to improve their game during the trip.