Kita-Karuizawa,
Naganohara, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-1412
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland.
Designer:
Shunsuke Kato
Above distances are for the Asama course. Also at Karuizawa is the 18-hole Shirakaba course (par-72, 6531 yds from back tees, rating 70.0).
36.424966
138.604596
15 km N of Karuizawa town centre.
Karuizawa Resort
Karuizawa Resort is home to two 18-hole layouts. The longer and higher-rated Asama course is complemented by the also enjoyable Shirakaba course. The courses are located near the resort town of Karuizawa under the gaze of stunning Mount Asama. Course description, images and other details to follow.
Stay&Play at Karuizawa Resort: onsite accommodation available.
Must book in advance.
Karuizawa Resort is a member of the Taiheiyo Club, which comprises 17 of Japan's top golf courses spread across different parts of the country, with several around Tokyo. The Club's flagship layout is the Gotemba course, located on the southeastern flank of Mount Fuji in the Shizuoka Prefecture.
In close proximity to the Karuizawa Resort is Mount Asama, the most active volcano on Honshu, the main island of Japan. This impressive volcano stands 2,568 m (8,425 ft) above sea level and continues to erupt on a relatively frequent basis (the last significant eruption occurring in 2009).
Resort accommodations are located onsite in the 87-room Karuizawa Hotel. Guests can relax at the hotel, which provides a match for one of the finest highland resorts in the country. Karuizawa nightlife and hospitality can be savoured at the hotel bar and three restaurants—traditional Japanese, barbecue, and Continental.
Karuizawa Resort
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Karuizawa GC (private); Karuizawa 72 (6 courses).
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