Three key characteristics
- Classic Alison design
- Sagami Bay coastal setting
- Walking caddie play
Course overview
Kawana Hotel Golf Course Fuji Course is an established seaside course / links-influenced layout with classic Alison routing on volcanic coastal ground, Sagami Bay views and material sea-wind exposure, walking, caddie-led hotel-course experience. Visitor access and booking conditions may change and require confirmation.
Terrain and layout
Classic alison routing on volcanic coastal ground, sagami bay views and material sea-wind exposure, walking, caddie-led hotel-course experience. Classification is retained in its Japanese golf-course context rather than forced into a single Western label.
Strategy and difficulty
Coastal wind, natural contours and deep bunkering place a premium on trajectory and line. Across multiple Japanese course listings and reviews, recurring themes include wind materially changes the course, undulating walking terrain is physically demanding, scenery, condition and caddie service are repeatedly praised. These are editorial observations rather than official course statements.
Key facts
- Region
- Kawana & Izu
- Location
- Ito, Shizuoka
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Total yardage
- 6701
- Designer
- C. H. Alison
- Opening year
- 1936
- Cart
- Walking is standard; a limited number of chauffeur-driven limousine carts are available
- Caddie
- Course attendant (caddie) included in the standard playing style
- Practice facility
- Indoor practice area; putting greens at the starting holes
- Course style
- Classic coastal links-style course
- Terrain
- Undulating volcanic coastal terrain above Sagami Bay, exposed to changing sea winds
- Tee information
- Back tee 6,701 yards; regular tee 6,242 yards; par 72
- Facilities
- Kawana Hotel, clubhouse, restaurants, indoor practice area and putting greens
- Visitor conditions
- Fuji Course reservations require the applicable hotel and booking conditions; current policies must be confirmed.
Why play
- The elevated coastal setting gives clear views across Sagami Bay and a distinctive sense of place. Alison bunkers, Korai greens and changing winds reward thoughtful course management. The course and Kawana Hotel form a complete premium stay rather than a stand-alone tee-time stop.
Playing format and facilities
Walking with a course attendant is the standard format. Limited chauffeur-driven carts may be available; current arrangements must be confirmed with the hotel.
History, tournaments and distinction
Opened in 1936 to a design by C. H. Alison.
Miramar assessment
Best suited to golfers who value classic alison routing on volcanic coastal ground. Its principal challenge is natural contours, deep bunkering and exposed coastal wind make line, trajectory and ground response central; nominal yardage understates the challenge. It can add a distinct シーサイドコース experience to a carefully routed Japan golf itinerary, subject to confirmed access. Visitor access and booking conditions may change and require confirmation.
Route planning
Base the stay at Kawana Hotel or in Ito or Atami. A longer Izu programme can pair the Fuji Course with Oshima Course or another verified Izu course. Miramar can coordinate the hotel sequence, group pairings and private transport direction without relying on an unverified fixed travel time.
Booking note
Visitor access and booking conditions may change and require confirmation.