Three key characteristics
- Twenty-seven forested holes
- Robert von Hagge design
- Demanding green complexes
Course overview
Kawaguchiko Country Club is an established hilly course / woodland course with 27 holes in dense forest near Mount Fuji, von Hagge visual bunkering and demanding angles, cool highland setting. Visitor access and booking conditions may change and require confirmation.
Terrain and layout
27 holes in dense forest near mount fuji, von hagge visual bunkering and demanding angles, cool highland setting. Classification is retained in its Japanese golf-course context rather than forced into a single Western label.
Strategy and difficulty
Tree corridors, bunkers and difficult greens reward position and precise approach play. Across multiple Japanese course listings and reviews, recurring themes include greens are repeatedly described as difficult to read, forest setting and conditioning are praised, layout feels demanding across all three nines. These are editorial observations rather than official course statements.
Key facts
- Region
- Mount Fuji Area
- Holes
- 27
- Course style
- 27洞丘陵球場／林間風格
Why play
- The combination of three distinct nines, forest scenery and Mount Fuji makes this a strong anchor course for a multi-day Fuji Five Lakes golf stay.
Playing format and facilities
The official guide lists caddie-assisted play with a riding cart. Current visitor acceptance and group conditions require confirmation.
History, tournaments and distinction
Opened on 2 June 1977. The official guide credits Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin as designers.
Miramar assessment
Best suited to golfers who value 27 holes in dense forest near mount fuji. Its principal challenge is tree corridors, bunkers and complex greens reward positional tee shots and precise approaches; caddie guidance is repeatedly valued. It can add a distinct 丘陵コース experience to a carefully routed Japan golf itinerary, subject to confirmed access. Visitor access and booking conditions may change and require confirmation.
Route planning
The combination of three distinct nines, forest scenery and Mount Fuji makes this a strong anchor course for a multi-day Fuji Five Lakes golf stay.
Booking note
Visitor access and booking conditions may change and require confirmation.