Minami-karuizawa,
Karuizawa, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0113
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland.
Surroundings:
Woodland and high mountains.
Designer:
All six 18-hole courses at Karuizawa 72 were designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, and opened in 1972.
The six 18-hole courses of Karuizawa 72 Golf are (all par-72): NORTH course (7076 yds from back tees); SOUTH course (6598 yds); EAST-IRIYAMA course (6941 yds); EAST-OSHITATE course (6857 yds); WEST-GOLD course (6834 yds); WEST-BLUE course (6791 yds).
36.318373
138.606611
4 km S of Karuizawa town centre.
Karuizawa 72
Karuizawa 72 Golf is located in a resort area under the gaze of stunning Mount Asama. The club is home to the well-rated North course, as well as five other 18-hole layouts, all designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Three separate clubhouses support this 108-hole golf facility, as well as five Prince Hotels in the local area. Course description, images and other details to follow.
Stay&Play at Karuizawa Resort: onsite accommodation available.
Must book in advance.
Nearby Mount Asama is the most active volcano on Honshu, the main island of Japan. It stands 2,568 m (8,425 ft) above sea level and has erupted on a relatively frequent basis since records began.
The Prince Hotels & Resorts group operate 31 golf courses in Japan, with a mix of challenging tournament courses and easier-going resort layouts.
Located in the area are five Prince hotels, namely: The Prince Karuizawa; Prince Villa Karuizawa; Karuizawa Prince Hotel - East; Karuizawa Prince Hotel - West and the Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel.
Karuizawa 72 (6 courses)
Karuizawa GC (private).
Karuizawa Resort.
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