U-Green Nakatsugawa at U-Green Nakatsugawa Golf Club

U-Green Nakatsugawa Golf Club sits in the mountainous terrain of Nakatsugawa, a city in southeastern Gifu Prefecture known for its position along the historic Nakasendo highway. The course was designed by Kozasa Shozo, a Japanese architect whose work reflects the mid-to-late twentieth-century development of golf in Japan's regional markets. The layout occupies forested hillside terrain characteristic of the Kiso Valley region, where elevation changes and natural topography shape the playing corridors.

The routing works through wooded slopes and valleys, with holes that move across varied elevations typical of mountain golf in central Japan. Players encounter approach shots to greens positioned on different planes than the fairways, and the design incorporates the natural contours rather than extensive earthmoving. The tree-lined fairways and seasonal changes in the surrounding forest give the course a distinct character through different times of year, from spring greenery to autumn color.

Nakatsugawa's location between Nagoya and the Japan Alps makes it accessible to golfers from the Chubu region. The club serves both members and visitors in a market where golf facilities range from resort-style properties to more traditional private clubs. The course represents the regional golf development that expanded across Japan's mountainous prefectures during the country's golf boom, offering a layout shaped by natural terrain rather than dramatic architectural intervention.