只打高尔夫不观光,韩国球友让日本“无奈”
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-12-07 22:51

Group 1 - Japanese local governments express frustration over the consumption pattern of South Korean golfers, who focus solely on golfing without engaging in local tourism [1] - Ibaraki Prefecture, which has 114 golf courses, has invested resources to attract golf tourists, hoping for additional tourism spending from South Korean visitors [1] - A significant majority of South Korean golfers, approximately 90%, visit Japan exclusively for golfing, lacking the "golf + tourism" consumption habit that local governments desire [1] Group 2 - A golf resort in Kyushu designed a sightseeing itinerary for long-staying South Korean golfers, but the project was canceled due to lack of interest [2] - There are notable regional differences in Japan; Ibaraki focuses on "golf hotels," while regions like Ehime have better connectivity between airports, cities, and golf courses, facilitating tourism spending [2] - The number of park golf users in South Korea has surged from 40,000 in 2020 to 220,000 currently, indicating a growing trend among the elderly population [2] - South Korean golf tourists are increasingly attracted to neighboring destinations like China due to competitive pricing, amenities, and flexible itineraries [2]