Just 30 minutes from Hakuba, Hinatayama Kogen Golf Course in Omachi offers a serene alpine setting at 896 meters. This 9-hole course features a full 18-hole round, with wide fairways, gentle slopes, and well-placed hazards suited to all levels. Open April 8 through November 24. Weekday rounds: ¥6,500; weekends: ¥9,500.

For a coastal contrast, Itoigawa Country Club in Niigata presents sweeping views of both the Sea of Japan and the Northern Alps. This full 18-hole, 6,670-yard course offers early tee times and a diverse, strategic layout ideal for experienced golfers. Weekday rounds start at ¥9,970; weekends: ¥13,480.