Wakkanai Country Club

稚内カントリークラブ

Hokkaido Prefecture • Highland

Holes

Par

6,354

Distance

About This Course

Wakkanai Country Club is Japan’s northernmost links-style course, uniquely situated on a high plateau near the airport. Offering stunning views of Mt. Rishiri, players can even glimpse Sakhalin across the Soya Strait on clear days. The course’s design and atmosphere evoke the classic feel of British links golf, earning it the nickname “Japan’s St. Andrews.” With 18 holes and a par of 72, it presents an enjoyable and scenic challenge for golfers seeking a distinctive experience in Hokkaido’s northern landscape.

Nao Sugaya

Designer

1964

Established

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About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,354 yards

Course Area, m²

990,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Highland

Designer

Nao Sugaya

Location

Hokkaido Prefecture

Established

1964

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥7,000

Base Weekday Price

Base price without additional services like cart rental, caddie fees, or facility charges

¥6,000

Holiday Price

from

¥8,500

Base Holiday Price

Base price without additional services like cart rental, caddie fees, or facility charges

¥7,364

Prices shown are starting prices and may include additional fees. Prices may vary by season and availability.

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

230 yards

Practice Stalls

You can practice at this course! Take advantage of the practice range to warm up before your round or work on your skills.

Playing Tips

The course is very exposed so always factor in wind direction and strength when choosing clubs and aim points.

On this high-plateau links-style layout, favor low, running shots that use the firm fairways instead of trying to fly every approach.

Allow for significant roll on tee and fairway shots because firm, fast turf can add yardage to drives and long irons.

Bentgrass greens are often quick with subtle contours, so prioritize speed control and avoid aggressive line-setting putts.

Dress in layers and be prepared for sudden temperature drops and gusty conditions throughout the round.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Wakkanai is exposed to the Soya Strait so expect frequent strong and shifting sea winds, cool temperatures even in summer, occasional fog or low clouds in spring and early summer, and long snowy, freezing winters that limit the playing season.

Best Season to Play

The short, clear-sky summer window from late June through August (especially July) is the best time to play for milder temperatures and the clearest views, while the course is generally closed or snow-covered in winter.