Dates: November 3–8, 2025
Experience Japan’s timeless golf heritage on a journey that connects two of its most celebrated and historically significant courses — Kawana Hotel Fuji Course and Naruo Golf Club.
This exclusive itinerary combines world-class play, iconic landscapes, and the finest Japanese hospitality.
Kawana Hotel Fuji Course
Location: Shizuoka (about a 3-hour drive from Tokyo)
Designer: C.H. Alison
Features:
The Fuji Course is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious courses in Japan.
It has been ranked among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World by various publications.
With dramatic elevation changes, strategically placed bunkers, and breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji,
the course offers a challenging yet unforgettable experience.
Carefully hand-crafted to follow the natural terrain, it provides a unique and timeless round of golf.
It is part of the historic Kawana Hotel, blending classic golf heritage with the scenic beauty of the Izu Peninsula.
Naruo Golf Club
Location: Hyogo (about a 1-hour drive from Osaka or Kobe)
Designer: Charles Hugh Alison
Features:
Established in 1920, Naruo Golf Club is one of Japan’s most prestigious courses, often said to be the birthplace of Japanese golf.
The world-famous Big Three Exhibition Match was held here in 1967, featuring Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer.
Since the 1990s, the renowned golf photographer Brian Morgan has helped make Naruo known worldwide through his stunning images that capture the course’s natural beauty and timeless elegance.
Sample Itinerary – 4 Rounds of Golf
Narita Country Club
Kawana Golf Course
Golden Valley Country Club
Naruo Golf Club
Dates: November 3 – 11, 2025
Experience two of Japan’s most acclaimed golfing destinations — the dynamic Yokohama Country Club – West Course and the breathtaking Kawana Hotel Fuji Course.
This carefully crafted 9-day itinerary combines championship-level play, history, and scenic beauty, offering an exceptional golf journey from Tokyo to the Izu Peninsula.
Yokohama Country Club – West Course
Location: Kanagawa (approximately 1 hour’s drive from Tokyo)
Designers: Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw
Features:
A traditional and beautifully maintained course that has hosted numerous major tournaments, including the Japan Open.
The Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club made history as the first official PGA TOUR event ever held in Asia, taking place from October 9–12, 2025.
One of the course’s most notable holes is the 14th, a downhill par 3 framed by a pond that challenges even the world’s best professionals.
In spring, the fairways are lined with cherry blossoms, creating an unforgettable blend of natural beauty and classic course design.
Kawana Hotel Fuji Course
Location: Shizuoka (approximately 3 hours’ drive from Tokyo)
Designer: C.H. Alison
Features:
The Fuji Course at the Kawana Hotel is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most prestigious golf courses and has been ranked among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World by multiple publications.
Its dramatic elevation changes, strategically placed bunkers, and breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji create an inspiring and challenging experience.
Each hole is meticulously hand-crafted to follow the natural contours of the land, offering a timeless round that embodies the artistry of classic golf architecture.
Part of the historic Kawana Hotel property, the course blends traditional golf heritage with the spectacular coastal scenery of the Izu Peninsula.
Sample Itinerary – 6 Rounds of Golf
Narita Country Club
Yokohama Country Club
Golden Valley Country Club
Naruo Golf Club
Kawana Hotel Fuji Course
Daihakone Country Club
Designer: C.H. Alison
Location: Approximately 3 hours’ drive from Tokyo
Perched above the Pacific Ocean on the Izu Peninsula, the Fuji Course at Kawana Hotel is regarded as one of Japan’s greatest golfing masterpieces.
Ranked among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World, it is admired for its dramatic elevation changes, bold bunkering, and sweeping views of Mt. Fuji.
Each hole has been carefully shaped to harmonize with the natural terrain, creating a round that feels both challenging and deeply rewarding.
As part of the historic Kawana Hotel estate, the course offers a nostalgic charm that perfectly blends classical golf tradition with Japan’s coastal beauty.
Designer: Charles Hugh Alison
Location: Approximately 1 hour’s drive from Osaka and Kobe
Founded in 1920, Naruo Golf Club is one of Japan’s oldest and most revered courses — often described as the birthplace of Japanese golf.
In 1967, it hosted the legendary Big Three Exhibition Match, featuring Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer, marking a historic moment in the nation’s golf history.
The course layout, refined by Alison’s strategic design principles, offers an exceptional balance of beauty and difficulty.
Since the 1990s, world-renowned golf photographer Brian Morgan has captured its timeless elegance, sharing Naruo’s charm with golfers across the globe.
Designers: Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw
Location: Kanagawa (approx. 1 hour from Tokyo)
A traditional course renowned for hosting major tournaments including the Japan Open.The Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club became the first official PGA TOUR event ever held in Asia, held from October 9 to 12, 2025.
Of particular note is the 14th hole, a downhill par 3 guarded by a tranquil pond — a challenge even for seasoned professionals. In spring, the course is enveloped in cherry blossoms, providing a perfect harmony of nature and strategy.