Saku Resort Golf Club

佐久リゾートゴルフ倶楽部

Nagano Prefecture • Forest

Holes

Par

6,670

Distance

About This Course

Saku Resort Golf Club is an 18-hole forest course located in Nagano Prefecture, designed with a focus on both natural beauty and strategic play. Overseen by professional golfer Jumbo Ozaki, the course features wide fairways and uniquely shaped bunkers that reflect the surrounding highland foliage. It offers a fulfilling challenge for golfers seeking an engaging and scenic round amid clear mountain air. Conveniently accessible via the Chubu Odan Expressway, just 40 minutes from Karuizawa Station, this course invites players to experience a wild yet sophisticated golfing environment inspired by Ozaki’s philosophy of combining grandeur with strategy.

Jumbo Ozaki

Designer

1999

Established

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About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,670 yards

Course Area, m²

1,240,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Forest

Designer

Jumbo Ozaki

Location

Nagano Prefecture

Established

1999

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥7,000

Base Weekday Price

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

¥5,910

Holiday Price

from

¥8,750

Base Holiday Price

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

¥7,500

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

80 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

Fairways are generally wide but accuracy off the tee is rewarded because tree-lined corridors and strategically placed bunkers penalize wayward drives.

Approach shots require careful club selection since bentgrass greens can be firm and subtly undulating, so prioritize pace and the correct starting line.

Many holes follow natural highland terrain with modest elevation changes, so account for uphill and downhill lies and consider taking one extra club on uphill approaches.

Uniquely shaped bunkers often protect landing areas and greens, so play conservatively to avoid difficult recoveries from deep or awkward bunker positions.

Wind can pick up on exposed, higher-elevation holes—check conditions and favor controlled, lower trajectory shots when breezy.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The course sits in a highland area with clear, cool air; summers are generally pleasant, mornings and evenings can be noticeably cooler, winters bring snow, and wind can be stronger on exposed holes.

Best Season to Play

Late spring through early autumn (May–October) offers the most comfortable conditions and beautiful highland colors, while deep winter is usually snowy and less suitable for play.