Hokkaido River Hill Golf Club

Located just 15 minutes from New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido River Hill Golf Club offers excellent accessibility while allowing golfers to enjoy Hokkaido’s beautiful natural surroundings. The club is also conveniently located for visits to central Sapporo, Noboribetsu, and Lake Toya.

Built on naturally flat terrain, the course features minimal elevation changes and short distances between holes, making it ideal for comfortable walking play. Each hole is framed by white birch and larch forests, creating a scenic yet highly strategic layout. Thoughtfully placed ponds, bunkers, and hazards reward accurate shot-making and smart course management.

Course conditioning is among the best in the region, with fast, well-maintained greens, excellent fairways, and superb drainage that ensures quality playing conditions even after rain. Combined with Hokkaido’s cool summer climate, the course offers a consistently enjoyable golfing experience.

The clubhouse restaurant serves a variety of Japanese and Western dishes, with its popular katsu sandwich being a favorite among many returning guests. With its combination of accessibility, strategic design, excellent conditioning, and warm hospitality, Hokkaido River Hill Golf Club provides a memorable experience for golfers of all levels.

Signature Holes are follows, 

-- OUT 4 (Par 4 / 360 yards)

Although not long at 360 yards from the regular tees, this is one of the most demanding holes on the course. The left side drops sharply into a ravine, resulting in a high number of OBs. Known as the hole where players most often get into trouble, it requires a precise and disciplined tee shot.

-- OUT 6 (Par 3 / 169 yards)

A scenic par‑3 played over a pond. While the distance is moderate, the hole is highly exposed to the wind, and its difficulty varies significantly depending on wind direction. Club selection and commitment are crucial.

--OUT 9 (Par 4 / 427 yards)

The toughest finishing hole on the front nine and the longest par‑4 on the course. Even from the regular tees, the 427‑yard distance makes reaching the green in regulation difficult for all but the longest hitters. A demanding hole that requires both distance and accuracy.

-- IN 12 (Par 5 / 503 yards)

A “long‑drive recommended” par‑5 where players can enjoy a bold, aggressive tee shot. Although not overly long, the fairway narrows in key areas, placing a premium on direction rather than pure distance. With good placement, both par and birdie are well within reach.