Thirty-six Arnold Palmer holes in the heart of Furano

Furano Golf Course, run by Prince Hotels, sits on the Yahataoka uplands outside Furano in central Hokkaido. Its 36 holes were designed by Arnold Palmer and make up two par-72 courses. The Palmer Course is the longer and more strategic of the two, reaching 7,171 yards from the back tees, with tournament-level length. The King Course plays to 6,659 yards and is more forgiving, so it suits beginners as well as seasoned golfers. All play is self-service with riding carts, which can often go out on the fairways, and a GPS cart navigation system was added in 2026.

Two very different Palmer courses, one long summer to play them both.

The 14-bay range reaches out to 270 yards, so you can get properly loosened up before your round. Most visitors stay at the Shin-Furano Prince Hotel, about 20 minutes away. Overnight guests can book its shuttle bus, and the hotel's natural hot spring, Shisai-no-Yu, is the perfect end to the day. Furano is Hokkaido summer at its finest, with lavender fields, the patchwork hills of nearby Biei and fresh local produce. Because the course closes in winter, plan your golf for the green season. Asahikawa Airport is about 65 minutes away by car, Furano city about 15 minutes, and Sapporo about two hours.