Hotaka Country Club

Hotaka Country Club is a hillside course set against a sweeping natural backdrop in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The 18 holes play across largely flat, tree-lined fairways that keep rounds accessible while delivering real variety. The layout pairs long, demanding holes with shorter, more precise ones, creating a rhythm that holds interest throughout. Eight ponds of varying sizes are distributed across the course, with particularly clever placement on the par-3s. Golfers should expect the surrounding scenery to play tricks on distance perception — the expansive views can make judging yardage genuinely tricky.