Kawana Hotel Golf Course

Kawana is an absolutely iconic resort destination that commands reverence among golfers worldwide, deserving of every ounce of that prestige. Perched on a clifftop overlooking Sagami Bay with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, this 1928-established property offers two distinctly different 18-hole courses across 240 acres of dramatic coastal terrain. The centerpiece Fuji Course, designed by legendary C.H. Allison and ranked among the world's top 100 courses, is a walking-only championship test featuring deep strategic bunkers, sloping fairways, and holes that dramatically use elevation and ocean backdrops. The resort-style Oshima Course, the original layout designed by Mitsuaki Otani (the father of Japanese golf design), offers self-play via fairway-driven golf carts and delivers equally stunning ocean-facing holes with a more welcoming challenge.

The on-site Kawana Hotel is a masterpiece of pre-WWII imperial art deco architecture that hosted honeymoons of Hollywood legends and still radiates old-world elegance. The 140-room property features ocean or mountain views, an exceptional full-service spa, hot springs, multiple fine dining restaurants (including legendary French cuisine and traditional Inakaya in a 300-year-old converted country house), an observation deck overlooking the courses, and impeccable Japanese hospitality. This is not merely a golf resort—it's a pilgrimage destination where every element has been crafted to create a transcendent golfing and leisure experience.

For groups planning an unforgettable golf journey, Kawana delivers unmatched prestige, stunning visuals, and the rare opportunity to play two world-class courses in a single destination. The combination of championship golf, luxury accommodations, culinary excellence, and that unmistakable sense of golfing history makes this resort a bucket-list essential for serious golfers.