Shinano Golf Club

信濃ゴルフ倶楽部

Nagano Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,029

Distance

About This Course

Shinano Golf Club is an 18-hole hilly course set within a vast area that skillfully incorporates the natural landscape. The front nine features a woodland atmosphere surrounded by tall trees and offers stunning views of the Northern Shinano Mountains. The back nine showcases lush natural forests and open rolling hills, with varied hole layouts that require thoughtful strategy rather than straightforward play. This course rewards precise shot-making and careful planning, making it a rewarding challenge for golfers seeking both scenic beauty and a mentally engaging round in Nagano Prefecture.

Chohei Miyazawa, Katsuichi Asami

Designer

1997

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,029 yards

Course Area, m²

1,050,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Chohei Miyazawa, Katsuichi Asami

Location

Nagano Prefecture

Established

1997

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

100 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.

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Playing Tips

The tree-lined front nine rewards accuracy off the tee—favor positioning over maximum distance to avoid trouble from tight landing areas.

The back nine opens into rolling, natural terrain with noticeable elevation changes, so carefully adjust club selection for uphill and downhill approach shots.

At over 7,000 yards the course is long, so manage your tee strategy and consider laying up on riskier holes rather than always going for length.

Bentgrass greens are well maintained and react crisply to properly struck approach shots, so aim to hit the correct side of the green and expect medium-to-fast speeds on firm days.

Because the course is at higher elevation, wind can be variable and gusty—particularly on exposed holes—so check conditions and factor wind into every club choice.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The course sits in a cool, mountainous area so temperatures can swing widely between morning and afternoon, summer can bring sudden thunderstorms, and exposed holes on the back nine can be subject to variable, gusty winds; winters are cold with heavy snow.

Best Season to Play

Late spring through early autumn (May–October) is best for clear mountain views and firm, playable conditions, while winters bring heavy snow and course closures.