Three key characteristics
- A rare broad, long routing within the Hakone mountain area.
- Par 73 and tournament conditioning create substantial strategic interest.
- Caddie play and nearby Prince accommodation suit premium groups.
Course overview
Daihakone Country Club opened in 1954 on comparatively open land beneath the Hakone outer rim. Its 7,204-yard, par-73 routing combines generous scale with strategic bunkering, subtle fairway movement and greens that become demanding as pin positions change. Prince Golf Resorts presents all play with a course attendant and riding cart.
Terrain and layout
The course uses the more open Sengokuhara ground rather than steep mountain slopes. Fairways feel expansive, but natural undulation, the Hayakawa corridor and carefully placed bunkers prevent the scale from becoming simple.
Strategy and difficulty
The official tournament feature describes a setting where par is difficult but bogey remains manageable. Long holes, fast greens and changing pin positions reward disciplined placement.
Key facts
- Region
- Mount Fuji Area
- Location
- Hakone, Kanagawa
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 73
- Total yardage
- 7204
- Designer
- Mitsumasa Otani and Yasuhiko Asaka
- Opening year
- 1954
- Cart
- Riding golf carts
- Caddie
- All play is with a course attendant (caddie), as stated by Prince Golf Resorts.
- Practice facility
- Practice range and putting facilities
- Course style
- Wide, championship-scale resort course
- Terrain
- Relatively broad Sengokuhara terrain framed by the Hakone outer rim, with moderate elevation changes
- Tee information
- 18 holes / 7,204 yards / par 73
- Facilities
- Clubhouse, restaurant, practice facilities and affiliated Hakone accommodation
- Visitor conditions
- Dress code, course-attendant play and current booking policies apply; availability must be confirmed.
Why play
- Play a full-scale par-73 course in Hakone. Combine tournament character with caddie-led operation. Build a premium golf-and-stay programme around Sengokuhara.
Playing format and facilities
The official profile states 18 holes, 7,204 yards and par 73, with riding carts and all-course-attendant play. Dress requirements and current reservation terms apply.
Representative holes
The par-3 17th is framed by six bunkers described as a lotus flower; the long par-5 15th is another defining hole.
History, tournaments and distinction
Opened on 8 November 1954 and designed by Mitsumasa Otani and Yasuhiko Asaka. Prince Hotels identifies the course as the annual summer venue of the CAT Ladies.
CAT Ladies — hosted at Daihakone Country Club from 1998 through the scheduled 21–23 August 2026 edition; JLPGA-sanctioned event. Historical/current status verified on the official Prince tournament page accessed 2026-07-28.
Miramar assessment
One of the clearest premium Hakone choices for corporate and private groups that want an established tournament venue with structured service.
Route planning
Base the stay in Sengokuhara or the wider Hakone area. Daihakone can be combined with a Fuji or Gotemba round, but mountain traffic and the confirmed tee time should determine the sequence.
Booking note
Booking availability is subject to the course’s current visitor policies and final confirmation.