A woodland round in Onuma's national park

The Prince Course is the more relaxed of Hokkaido Country Club's two layouts, sharing a clubhouse with the Onuma Course beside the Hakodate-Onuma Prince Hotel in Nanae, at the foot of Mt. Komagatake. Its 18 holes (par 72, 6,724 yards from the back tees) wind through forest inside Onuma Quasi-National Park, with ponds and bunkers placed to reward thoughtful play while staying friendly to newer golfers. Play is self-service in GPS-equipped riding carts that can drive onto the fairways, and twosomes are welcome.

A strategic forest course for every level, framed by the colors of the seasons.

Fresh greens in early summer and blazing foliage in autumn make the Prince Course a scenic choice for a laid-back resort round. Off the course, the Onuma lakes invite cycling and boating with Komagatake on the horizon, and the Onuma hot springs are close by for an evening soak. Stay at the adjacent Prince hotel, then spend a day in Hakodate exploring the morning market, the Motomachi slopes and the night view from Mt. Hakodate. The club closes over winter; Hakodate Airport is the nearest gateway.