Gifu St. Field Country Club

Gifu St Field is an 18-hole course located in Seki, a city in central Gifu Prefecture known for its traditional sword-making heritage and position in the mountainous interior of Japan's Chubu region. The course was designed by Kozasa Shozo, a Japanese architect whose work reflects the mid-to-late 20th century development period when golf expanded significantly across Japan's varied terrain. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography characteristic of this part of Gifu, where courses typically navigate hillsides and valleys amid forested landscapes. The region's elevation changes and native vegetation create playing corridors that require thoughtful club selection and course management, particularly on approach shots where elevation shifts affect distance control. Seki sits roughly 30 kilometers north of Gifu City, positioned along the Nagara River valley system. Courses in this area generally feature a mix of tree-lined fairways and strategic bunkering adapted to the contours of the land. The climate follows the typical pattern of central Japan, with distinct seasons that affect playing conditions throughout the year—lush growth in summer, colorful foliage in autumn, and occasional winter closures or limited play depending on snowfall at elevation. Gifu St. Field Country Club serves the regional golfing community in an area where the sport has maintained steady popularity despite broader demographic and economic shifts in Japanese golf over recent decades.