Karuizawa 72 Golf West Course

軽井沢７２ゴルフ　西コース

Nagano Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

144

Par

13,549

Distance

About This Course

Karuizawa 72 Golf West Course offers a premier resort golfing experience in Nagano with two distinct 18-hole layouts. The Gold Course features wide, flat fairways with stunning views of Mount Asama, while the Blue Course presents natural rolling terrain ideal for aiming personal bests. With a total of 36 holes, open-air terrace dining, and a refreshed GPS navigation system for easy score tracking, players can fully enjoy a relaxed yet engaging round. As part of Japan’s largest golf resort, it combines diverse course design and breathtaking scenery for a quintessential highland golf getaway.

Prince Hotel

Designer

1971

Established

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About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

144

Distance

13,549 yards

Course Area, m²

1,350,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Prince Hotel

Location

Nagano Prefecture

Established

1971

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥8,085

Base Weekday Price

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

¥6,546

Holiday Price

from

¥13,085

Base Holiday Price

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

¥11,091

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

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

20 yards

Practice Stalls

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

Playing Tips

The Gold Course features wide, relatively flat fairways so aggressive tee shots are rewarded—focus on positioning for short, accurate approaches.

The Blue Course is more rolling and requires careful club selection on uphill and downhill lies because elevation changes affect distance noticeably.

Winds from the Asama mountain area can shift direction and strength during a round, so check the wind and adjust aim and club choice accordingly.

Greens are bentgrass and can be true but firm; favor landing approaches toward the center of the green and pay attention to subtle breaks when putting.

Use the on-course GPS navigation to manage distances and avoid running approaches too far past front pin positions on the resort’s larger surfaces.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Karuizawa is a highland climate with cool temperatures year-round, often breezy with mild to occasionally gusty winds from the mountains, warm but pleasant summers, cool nights, and significant snow in winter.

Best Season to Play

Late spring through early autumn (May–October) offers the most comfortable conditions, with cool summers and colorful autumn foliage making summer and early fall particularly pleasant; winters are cold and snowy so play is limited.