The South Course at Mizunami Kogen Golf Club occupies elevated terrain in the hills surrounding Mizunami, a city in southeastern Gifu Prefecture known for its ceramic industry and proximity to the Kiso River valley. Designed by Nangou Shigeharu, the course reflects the Japanese approach to golf architecture from its era, working with the natural contours of the highland landscape rather than imposing dramatic earthworks. The routing takes advantage of the site's topographical variation, with holes moving through forested corridors and across ridgelines that offer views of the surrounding mountains. The layout features the elevation changes typical of courses built in Japan's mountainous interior, where relatively flat land is scarce and designers must incorporate slopes and grade transitions into the playing experience. Holes often require golfers to account for uphill and downhill lies, and the tree-lined fairways demand accuracy from the tee. The greens are positioned to take advantage of natural plateaus and bowls in the terrain, creating approach shots that require careful club selection and distance control. Mizunami Kogen serves the regional golfing community in central Japan, positioned between Nagoya to the west and the mountainous areas leading toward Nagano Prefecture. The club operates in a region where golf courses are often integrated into resort or recreational complexes that take advantage of the cooler highland climate during summer months. The South Course represents one component of the facility's offerings for members and visitors exploring golf in Gifu's interior landscapes.