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Activity Tours Looking for a unique trip? Choose Hanetabi Tours for curated experiences, including activity tours like golf and motorcycle adventures. A Brief Overview of Golf in Japan Contact us .... History The Kobe Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture is Japan's oldest golf course. Established over a century ago by A.H. Groom, a British national, the course first opened in 1901 on Mt. Rokko with just four holes. By 1903, it expanded to nine holes, and in 1904, it became a full 18-hole course, stretching 3,576 yards. Present Day As of March 5, 2024, Japan boasts 2,196 golf courses across its 47 prefectures, with 2,178 currently in operation. This makes Japan the third-largest owner of golf courses globally, following the United States and the United Kingdom. Regionally, Hokkaido leads with…