Lions Country Club

Lions Country Club's Red Course is located in Mino, in the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture, where the terrain transitions from the coastal plains toward the mountainous interior of western Japan. Designed by Taizo Kawata, the course reflects the style of mid-to-late twentieth-century Japanese golf architecture, when designers worked to integrate layouts into the region's natural topography while accommodating the multi-course club model common in Japan. The routing takes advantage of the area's elevation changes and wooded hillsides, typical of courses built in Hyogo's inland zones. Holes move through valleys and along ridgelines, with fairways carved from the native forest and framed by mature trees. The design incorporates strategic bunkering and green complexes that require precision on approach shots, characteristic of Kawata's work during this period. Lions Country Club operates as a members' club with multiple courses on the property, following the traditional Japanese format where facilities emphasize service and attention to detail. The Red Course serves as one component of the club's overall offering, providing variety in routing and challenge for members and their guests. The setting in Mino places the course within reach of both Osaka and Kobe, making it part of the network of established clubs serving the Kansai region's golfing community.