Hokkaido Poroto Golf Club

Hokkaido Poroto Golf Club opened in 1995 in Shiraoi, a coastal town in southern Hokkaido known for its Ainu culture and the Upopoy National Ainu Museum. The semi-private 18-hole course plays to a par of 72, with a course rating of 75.3 and slope of 133 from the back tees at 7,097 yards, marking it as one of the more demanding tests along this stretch of the Pacific coast. A shorter regular-tee option at 6,523 yards keeps the course workable for a broader range of golfers. Amenities include golf cart and club rentals, a pitching and chipping area, and a putting green, along with an on-site restaurant and sauna — a nice touch for golfers looking to relax after a demanding round. The course accepts major credit cards including JCB, Visa, UFJ and American Express, and metal spikes are permitted. For CoGolfers members visiting Shiraoi to learn about Ainu heritage at Upopoy, pairing that cultural visit with a round at Hokkaido Poroto Golf Club offers a well-rounded day that combines Japan's indigenous history with a genuinely challenging test of golf. Its coastal southern Hokkaido location also makes it a reasonable stop between Sapporo and Hakodate for golfers touring the island's southern half.