West-South Course
Kanagawa Country Club

About this course
Kanagawa Country Club's West-South Course sits in Tsukui, in the northern reaches of Kanagawa Prefecture, where the terrain transitions from the coastal plains toward the foothills of the Kanto region. Designed by Takemura Hideo, the course reflects the mid-to-late twentieth-century wave of Japanese golf development that brought the game to areas beyond the immediate Tokyo metropolitan sphere. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography characteristic of this inland setting, with elevation changes and wooded corridors that define the playing corridors. The course layout follows conventions common to Japanese designs of its era, where land movement and strategic bunkering shape the challenge rather than extreme length. Fairways typically move through forested sections, and greens are defended by bunkers positioned to test approach accuracy. The West-South designation indicates this is one of multiple courses at the Kanagawa Country Club property, a structure familiar at larger Japanese clubs where separate eighteen-hole layouts share facilities and allow for varied member play. Tsukui's location places the club within reach of Tokyo while offering a more spacious, less urban golf environment than courses closer to the city center. The club serves members who value access to golf in a setting that retains a sense of remove from metropolitan density, and the West-South Course provides a straightforward test of ball-striking and course management within that context.
Quick facts
- Location
- Tsukui, Kanagawa, JP
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Takemura Hideo
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 4,739 metres
Getting there
Tokyo's Haneda International Airport (HND) serves as the primary gateway, positioned roughly ninety minutes southwest of Kanagawa Country Club by car, though those seeking discretion may opt for private arrivals at nearby Chofu or Yokota. The drive north traces the edge of metropolitan sprawl before climbing into the forested hills of the Tanzawa foothills, where the urban hum fades into the stillness of Sagami Lake's reservoir country. The final approach winds through narrow mountain roads, past terraced slopes and quiet villages, until the gates of Kanagawa Country Club emerge - a secluded sanctuary where Tokyo's elite have retreated since the golden age of Japanese golf.

FAQ
Common questions about West-South at Kanagawa Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
West-South was designed by Takemura Hideo.
Yes. West-South at Kanagawa Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at West-South is 71.
West-South plays 4,739 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
West-South is a 18-hole course.
