The Hokuriku and Koshinetsu region spans the Sea of Japan coast and the Japanese Alps interior — a corridor that includes the cultural riches of Kanazawa, the rice fields and coastal courses of Niigata, and the mountain terrain of Yamanashi at the gateway to the Fuji Five Lakes. Golf here tends to be less crowded than the Pacific coast, with excellent value and scenery that reflects the distinct character of each prefecture. The Hokuriku Shinkansen now brings Kanazawa within two and a half hours of Tokyo, opening up the region for convenient weekend golf travel.
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Planning Tips
- Kanazawa: pair golf at Ishikawa GC or Kanazawa Central with Kenrokuen and the Higashi Chaya district
- Niigata: coastal courses with Sea of Japan views; combine with koshihikari rice and sake
- Yamanashi: Fuji views from multiple courses; accessible via the Chuo Expressway
- Winter: Hokuriku receives heavy snowfall — plan golf visits for April–November
All Golf in Hokuriku & Koshinetsu Courses
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