Fuji OGM Excellent at Fuji OGM Excellent Club - Ichishi Onsen Course

The Ichishi Onsen Course at Fuji OGM Excellent Club sits in the Ichishi area of Mie Prefecture, a region known for its hot springs and rolling terrain in central Japan. Designed by Gary Player, the course represents one of several Japanese projects by the South African architect, who has designed courses throughout Asia since the 1970s. Player's work in Japan typically emphasizes strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward precision over distance, adapted to the region's topography and climate.

The course occupies terrain characteristic of inland Mie Prefecture, where elevation changes and natural contours provide variety in hole design. The Ichishi area's landscape allows for routing that moves through wooded corridors and more open stretches, creating different playing experiences throughout the round. The region's volcanic soil and drainage characteristics support year-round conditioning typical of courses in this part of Japan.

As part of the Fuji OGM group, one of Japan's larger golf course operators, the facility includes the onsen amenities suggested by its name. Hot spring bathing after golf is a traditional element of Japanese golf culture, and courses in areas with natural hot springs often incorporate these facilities into the clubhouse experience. The combination of golf and onsen reflects the Japanese approach to course design and club amenities, where post-round relaxation holds particular importance in the overall experience.