Strategy and power in the hills of Seki

Gifu St. Field Country Club lies in the green hills outside Seki City in central Gifu Prefecture. Opened in May 1995 and designed by Shozo Ozasa, the 18-hole, par-72 layout stretches to 6,821 yards from the back tees. The course is set in hilly countryside surrounded by nature, and it asks for strategy, technique and power in equal measure. Three par 5s and some long par 3s test every club in the bag, while junior, ladies' and senior tees make it welcoming for players of all levels.

A balanced layout that feels fresh on every visit, framed by quiet Gifu hills.

GPS-equipped riding carts, bentgrass greens and a full driving range make it an easy course to enjoy. The club also has resident pros who offer playing lessons, and it runs footgolf and regular open events. Seki is famous across Japan for centuries of sword and knife making, and its cutlery museums and shops make a memorable side trip. Summer evenings bring traditional cormorant fishing on the Nagara River, and Gifu Castle and the historic town of Mino are both nearby. The course is about 4-5 km from the Tomika-Seki interchange on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway, an easy drive from Nagoya. Mino-Ota Station on the JR Takayama Line is about 20 minutes away by taxi.