'No Impact from Earthquakes'... Japan Golf Reservations Increase Further

35% Increase in Chuseok Holiday Bookings Compared to Last Year

Weak Yen and Soaring Domestic Green Fees Drive Demand

Japan Gains Popularity for Combining Family, Golf, and Relaxation

As the Japanese yen weakens and high green fees at domestic golf courses persist, demand for golf trips to Japan during the Chuseok holiday is rising. Despite increased safety concerns from a series of recent earthquakes in Japan, the relatively affordable cost of rounds, as well as the opportunity to enjoy hot springs and sightseeing, continue to attract golfers.

According to ShowGolf on August 24, the number of Japan golf trip reservations for this year's Chuseok holiday increased by approximately 35% compared to the same period last year. Even with about a month left before Chuseok, bookings and inquiries are ongoing, suggesting that the actual number of travelers may rise further.

Recently, earthquakes have occurred in Kyushu regions such as Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Oita, which are popular destinations for Korean tourists. This has heightened concerns about travel safety. Nevertheless, demand for golf trips to Japan continues to grow.

This year, golf reservations in Japan surged during the Chuseok holiday period. Provided by ShowGolf

Price competitiveness and accessibility are considered the main reasons for this trend. In Japan, golf trips offer the chance to play rounds at relatively low costs, and travel times are short. Since accommodations, meals, hot springs, and sightseeing can be enjoyed all at once, it is easy to combine golf and relaxation even during a short holiday.

The criteria for choosing golf destinations during holidays are also changing. In the past, golfers mainly considered course condition and green fees, but now the importance of amenities like accommodations, food, hot springs, and swimming pools has grown. As more families, couples, and groups of friends travel together, how to spend time outside of rounds has become a key decision factor.

While the golfer is playing, family members accompanying them rest at resort facilities such as hot springs and swimming pools; after the round, they all enjoy meals and leisure time together. This is why Japanese golf resorts that combine golf courses with accommodations and leisure facilities in a single location are gaining attention.

However, since outbound and return travel demand is concentrated on specific dates during the holiday period, it is advisable to book as early as possible. Not only flights and rooms but also golf tee times must be secured, and coordinating schedules becomes more challenging as the group size increases.

A ShowGolf representative said, "For family or group trips, it is crucial to match the flights, rooms, and tee times you want. Once your schedule is set, it is best to make your reservation as early as possible."

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