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 remains weak and domestic golf courses continue to impose high green fees, demand for golf trips to Japan during the Chuseok holiday is increasing. Although there have been concerns about safety due to a series of earthquakes in Japan recently, golfers are drawn to the relatively lower cost of rounds as well as the opportunity to enjoy hot springs and sightseeing together.
According to ShowGolf on August 24, the number of golf trip reservations to Japan for this year’s Chuseok holiday has increased by about 35% compared to the same holiday period last year. With reservations and inquiries still ongoing even with about a month left before Chuseok, the actual number of travelers is expected to rise further.
Recently, earthquakes have occurred in Kumamoto and in Kyushu regions such as Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Oita, all popular destinations for Korean tourists, raising concerns over 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 cited as the main factors. Golf trips to Japan allow golfers to enjoy rounds at a relatively low cost and with shorter travel times. Since accommodation, meals, hot springs, and sightseeing can all be addressed in one trip, it is an appealing option, especially for those looking to combine golf and relaxation during short holidays.
The criteria for choosing golf travel destinations during the holidays are also changing. In the past, golfers mainly focused on course conditions and green fees, but recently, amenities such as accommodation, food, hot springs, and swimming pools have become more important. As more families, couples, and groups of friends travel together, how time outside of the actual round can be spent has emerged as a key criterion.
While golfers are on the course, accompanying family members can relax at resort facilities like hot springs or swimming pools, and after the round, they can dine and enjoy leisure activities together. This is why Japanese golf resorts that combine golf courses with accommodation and leisure facilities in a single location are attracting significant attention.
However, since outbound and return travel demand is concentrated on specific dates during the holiday period, early booking is essential. Flights, hotel rooms, and even golf tee times all need to be reserved, and the more people in the group, the harder it can be to coordinate schedules.
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A ShowGolf representative said, “For family or group trips, you need to coordinate flights, hotel rooms, and tee times to match everyone’s preferences,” adding, “Once your itinerary is set, it’s advantageous to book as early as possible.”
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