Taiei Country Club

Taiei Country Club sits in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, in the greater Tokyo metropolitan region. The course was designed by Kaizu Yasushi in collaboration with Dai Nippon Construction, part of the significant expansion of Japanese golf during the country's economic growth period. The Narita area, known internationally for its airport, features gently rolling terrain typical of the Kanto Plain's outer reaches, and courses here generally occupy land that transitions between agricultural flatlands and modest hills. The layout reflects the practical design approach common to many Japanese courses built during this era, working with the natural topography to create variety while accommodating the space constraints typical of the region. Japanese golf architecture from this period often emphasizes strategic bunkering, careful green contouring, and thoughtful use of elevation changes to create interest on relatively compact sites. The course serves a membership drawn largely from the Tokyo area, with Narita's proximity to the capital making it accessible for business and recreational play. Like many clubs in Chiba Prefecture, Taiei operates within Japan's established golf culture, where attention to course conditioning, pace of play, and clubhouse service are standard expectations. The region's climate allows for year-round golf, though seasonal variations in turf conditions are typical. The course provides a playing experience characteristic of Japanese golf in this area—well-maintained, strategically designed for members who play regularly, and integrated into the social and business fabric of the Tokyo golf community.