Izu Ohito Country Club

The Fuji Course at Izu Ohito Country Club occupies terrain in Izunokuni, situated in the northern reaches of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. Designed by Izumi Ikkai, the course reflects the architect's approach to working with the region's rolling topography and natural contours. The Izu area is known for its volcanic geology and hot springs, and courses here typically navigate hillsides with elevation changes that provide views toward the surrounding mountains and, on clear days, Mount Fuji itself. The routing takes advantage of the natural movement in the land, with holes that rise and fall across ridges and valleys characteristic of this part of central Japan. Ikkai's design philosophy generally emphasized strategic variety and playability within the landscape rather than imposing dramatic artificial features, so golfers encounter a course that works with the existing terrain. The layout requires thoughtful club selection and course management as elevation shifts affect distance and approach angles. Izu Ohito Country Club serves the regional golfing community and visitors to the Izu Peninsula, an area popular for its resort atmosphere and proximity to the Tokyo metropolitan region. The club operates within the traditions common to Japanese country clubs, where attention to course conditioning and hospitality are standard expectations. The Fuji Course provides a golf experience shaped by its inland peninsula setting and the design sensibilities of its era, offering a round that reflects both the natural character of the site and the conventions of Japanese course architecture from the period of its construction.