Village Higashi-Karuizawa Golf Club

ヴィレッジ東軽井沢ゴルフクラブ

Gunma Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,403

Distance

About This Course

Village Higashi-Karuizawa Golf Club is an 18-hole course set along the scenic Kirizumi River, embraced by the beautiful Myogi Mountains in Gunma Prefecture. While the layout appears gentle at first glance, strategically placed ponds and creeks add a challenging dimension that tests golfers’ skills. A standout feature is the 8th hole, a short but demanding shot over the river. After your round, you can relax in the natural hot spring on site, known as Higashi Karuizawa Onsen. The clubhouse also offers popular dishes like steak and special gyoza, providing a satisfying dining experience. Soft spikes are recommended for play.

Ryokuzo Asami

Designer

1978

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,403 yards

Course Area, m²

870,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Ryokuzo Asami

Location

Gunma Prefecture

Established

1978

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

60 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

Ponds and creeks are strategically placed so prioritise fairway position over raw distance to avoid awkward recovery shots.

The short 8th hole requires a precise club choice to carry the river and hold the green, so account for wind and elevation when selecting your club.

As a hilly course many approaches are played uphill or downhill, so adjust your club selection for elevation changes and trust the course yardages.

Bentgrass greens are generally receptive but can show subtle breaks, so focus on distance control and lag putting to avoid three-putts.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Set beside the Kirizumi River at the foot of the Myogi Mountains, the course often has cooler temperatures than the Kanto lowlands with frequent morning mist and valley gusts; summers are warm with a rainy season and winters can bring occasional snow and frost.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures, good visibility and stable conditions, while the early-summer rainy season and winter snow/frost are less ideal.