Buna Mine Golf Club

ブナの嶺ゴルフ倶楽部

Nagano Prefecture • Forest

Holes

Par

5,924

Distance

About This Course

Buna Mine Golf Club, located in southern Nagano at 1,300 meters elevation, offers a unique American-style golfing experience designed by Shunsuke Kato. This 18-hole forest course preserves natural terrain with stunning views, including a panoramic sight of the Southern Alps from the 16th hole. Operated entirely as a self-service facility, players enjoy easy access with two-seater carts and flexible play. The course welcomes all skill levels, providing an exciting yet approachable challenge. In summer, temperatures can be up to 7°C cooler than the city, making it a refreshing mountain retreat for golfers seeking both comfort and scenic beauty.

Shunsuke Kato

Designer

1999

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

5,924 yards

Course Area, m²

1,370,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Forest

Designer

Shunsuke Kato

Location

Nagano Prefecture

Established

1999

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥6,400

Base Weekday Price

Base price without additional services like cart rental, caddie fees, or facility charges

¥5,364

Holiday Price

from

¥6,900

Base Holiday Price

Base price without additional services like cart rental, caddie fees, or facility charges

¥5,819

Prices shown are starting prices and may include additional fees. Prices may vary by season and availability.

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Course Ratings

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Difficulty

2 out of 5

Fairway Width

1 out of 5

Green Difficulty

2 out of 5

Length

1 out of 5

Value

3 out of 5

Practice Range

You can practice at this course! Take advantage of the practice range to warm up before your round or work on your skills.

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Playing Tips

Accuracy off the tee is crucial because this forest course features narrow, tree-lined fairways where errant drives are often penalized.

Because the course sits at about 1,300 m, the ball will generally carry farther than at sea level, so club down and re-check yardages on long shots.

Greens are bentgrass and typically receptive with moderate speed, so focus on approach position rather than attacking pins aggressively.

Winds tend to be calm inside the tree-lined holes but can pick up on exposed tees and the scenic 16th, so watch the flag and adjust club selection.

Use the two-seater cart to conserve energy and keep pace on this relatively compact 18-hole layout, which rewards precise iron play rather than length.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Highland conditions at about 1,300 m mean temperatures are typically 5–7°C cooler than the city in summer, mornings can be foggy, winds are usually light in the trees but can become gusty on exposed holes, and winters bring regular snow and cold conditions.

Best Season to Play

Late spring through early autumn—summer offers cool, refreshing play and early autumn brings clear views and fall color.