Izu Ohito Country Club

The Amagi-Hakone course at Izu Ohito Country Club occupies terrain in Izunokuni, situated in the northeastern portion of Shizuoka Prefecture on the Izu Peninsula. The region lies within view of Mount Fuji and features the volcanic topography characteristic of this part of central Japan. Izumi Ikkai, a Japanese architect active in domestic course design during the latter half of the twentieth century, routed the layout across this elevated landscape where natural elevation changes and wooded corridors shape the playing corridors. The course moves through forested sections typical of the peninsula's vegetation, with holes that incorporate the rolling to hilly ground common to courses built in this volcanic zone. Designers working in this region during Ikkai's era typically emphasized strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward precision over distance, adapting layouts to fit the available land rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. The Amagi-Hakone name references the nearby Amagi mountain range and the Hakone area to the east, both prominent geographical features that define the broader setting. Izu Ohito serves a membership drawn from the greater Tokyo metropolitan area and surrounding prefectures, accessible via the Izu region's road network. The club operates within the traditions common to Japanese country clubs of its generation, where golf is complemented by clubhouse amenities and dining that reflect regional culinary practices. The course remains primarily a members' venue with limited outside play.