Izu Nirayama Country Club

The Middle-West Course at Izu Nirayama Country Club occupies terrain in Izunokuni, situated in the northern portion of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. Designed by Shiro Akaboshi and Shunsuke Kato, the course reflects the collaborative approach common in Japanese golf architecture during the country's golf development era. The layout navigates the rolling topography characteristic of this volcanic region, where Mount Fuji provides a dramatic backdrop on clear days. The routing takes advantage of the natural elevation changes found throughout the property, with holes moving through a mix of wooded corridors and more open terrain. The design incorporates strategic bunkering and green complexes that require careful approach play, typical of courses built to challenge Japan's skilled golfing population. Water features appear on several holes, adding both visual interest and tactical considerations to club selection and shot placement. Izu Nirayama Country Club operates multiple courses on the property, with the Middle-West representing one configuration within the larger facility. The club serves both members and visitors in a region known for its hot springs and resort atmosphere, making it part of the broader golf tourism infrastructure of the Izu Peninsula. The course conditions and maintenance standards reflect the attention to detail expected at established Japanese golf facilities, where meticulous grooming and presentation remain priorities regardless of a course's profile or ranking status.