Akagi Kokusai Country Club

South at Akagi Kokusai Country Club occupies terrain in Maebashi, situated in Gunma Prefecture north of Tokyo. The course was designed by Ishii Shigeru, a Japanese architect active during the country's golf development boom in the latter half of the twentieth century. The region lies in the shadow of Mount Akagi, one of the prominent volcanic peaks in the Gunma landscape, and courses in this area typically work with rolling to hilly topography shaped by ancient volcanic activity and erosion. The routing reflects the design principles common to Japanese courses of its era, where architects balanced the demands of mountainous terrain with playability for a broad membership. Elevation changes and natural contours influence shot values and green complexes, while mature tree growth frames holes and defines playing corridors. The layout incorporates the natural drainage patterns and ridgelines characteristic of foothill settings in this part of Honshu. Akagi Kokusai operates as a member club serving golfers from the Gunma region and the greater Tokyo metropolitan area. The club maintains the South course alongside other layouts on the property, providing variety for regular play and member competitions. Facilities follow the traditional Japanese country club model, with attention to course conditioning and clubhouse amenities that support the social aspects of membership. The course remains part of the regional golf infrastructure that developed as the game expanded across Japan in the postwar decades.