Three key characteristics
- A historic 1928 coastal layout designed by Mitsuaki Otani.
- Eighteen holes, par 70 and 5,711 regular-tee yards.
- Self-play with GPS-equipped riding carts and one-round through play.
Course overview
Designed by Mitsuaki Otani and completed in 1928, Kawana’s Oshima Course is an 18-hole, par-70 coastal layout shaped by the natural terrain above Sagami Bay. Ocean breeze, sea views and elevation changes give the course a relaxed resort identity distinct from the adjacent Fuji Course. The current official profile lists 5,711 yards from the regular blue tees.
Terrain and layout
The routing follows natural coastal ground above Sagami Bay. Sea breeze, changes in elevation and ocean-facing scenery define the experience.
Strategy and difficulty
At 5,711 yards from the regular blue tees, the course is not built around extreme length. Coastal wind, uneven lies and compact scoring decisions give the round its challenge.
Key facts
- Region
- Kawana & Izu
- Location
- Ito, Shizuoka
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Total yardage
- 5711
- Designer
- Mitsuaki Otani
- Opening year
- 1928
- Cart
- GPS-equipped riding carts; current official page notes fairway access
- Caddie
- Self-play
- Course style
- Historic coastal resort course
- Terrain
- Natural coastal terrain above Sagami Bay with ocean breeze and elevation changes
- Tee information
- 18 holes; par 70; regular blue tees 5,711 yards.
- Facilities
- Connected to Kawana Hotel and the wider Kawana golf resort.
- Visitor conditions
- Current official page states self-play, GPS cart and one-round through play; all operating and booking conditions remain subject to confirmation.
Why play
- Play Kawana’s original 1928 course.
- Experience Sagami Bay scenery and coastal wind.
- Combine through play with a stay at Kawana Hotel.
Playing format and facilities
The current official page lists self-play, GPS-equipped riding carts, fairway access and one-round through play. These conditions must be reconfirmed for the requested date.
Representative holes
Each hole received a nickname following an early Scottish-course tradition. The sequence should be understood through its coastal terrain and individual hole identities rather than Fuji Course tournament claims.
History, tournaments and distinction
The Oshima Course was designed by Mitsuaki Otani and completed in 1928. Its individual hole nicknames follow a tradition associated with early Scottish courses.
Miramar assessment
A relaxed but historically distinctive Kawana resort round, well suited to travellers who value coastal scenery and an efficient through-play format.
Route planning
Stay in Kawana or Ito and combine Oshima with the published Kawana Fuji Course or another verified Izu course, subject to confirmed access.
Booking note
Current operating style and availability must be confirmed. No Fuji Course designer, ranking, caddie or tournament claim applies to this page.