Akechi Golf Club - Shinsaiji Course

The Akechi Golf Club's Shinsaiji Course is located in Minokamo, a city in southern Gifu Prefecture in the Chūbu region of central Japan. The course was designed by Tomizawa Seizou and Tomizawa Hirochika, representing a father-son collaboration that reflects the continuity of Japanese golf course architecture across generations. The Tomizawa family has been involved in golf course design in Japan for decades, contributing to the development of the game in the country during its periods of significant golf course construction. The course sits in the rolling terrain characteristic of this part of Gifu Prefecture, where the landscape transitions from the Nōbi Plain toward the foothills of the Japanese Alps. This setting typically provides natural elevation changes and wooded corridors that define holes and frame views. The region's climate brings distinct seasonal changes, with courses in this area often showcasing cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn. As a regional club in central Japan, Akechi Golf Club serves local members and visitors exploring golf in Gifu Prefecture, an area less internationally known than resort destinations but home to numerous courses built during Japan's golf boom. The Shinsaiji Course represents the kind of established layout that forms the backbone of Japanese golf culture, where design emphasizes strategic play within the natural landscape rather than dramatic manufactured features.