Kawana Hotel Golf Course - Fuji Course

Perched on an elevated promontory overlooking Sagami Bay, Kawana's Fuji Course stands as Japan's most revered and storied test of golf. Opened in 1936 by legendary English architect Charles H. Alison, this clifftop masterpiece unfolds across 240 acres of undulating terrain where nearly every hole commands breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and, on clear days, Mount Fuji itself. The front nine climbs and descends through steep terrain with dramatic tee shots that seem to hang forever in the air before landing on distant fairways. But it's the back nine where Kawana truly explodes—featuring some of the most iconic and challenging holes in Asian golf, including the mesmerizing par-5 15th with its "Galloping Gertie" fairway that undulates like a bridge in severe wind, and the fearsome par-3 16th, known as "Battery Green," perched atop a deceptive hilltop. Every hole showcases Alison's trademark deep, dramatic bunkers carved strategically into the landscape, creating a stunning contrast between natural beauty and formidable challenge. Walking the course with a caddie enhances the experience, allowing golfers to absorb the majesty of the setting while tackling one of the world's finest and most demanding layouts. This is a bucket-list destination that delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience.