Quiet Fairways in the Hills of Ibuka

Tucked into the hills of Ibuka in Minokamo, Gifu, Ibuka no Mori Country Club opened in November 1981 and was known as Shogenji Country Club until 2021. It is a public, par-72 course of 18 holes measuring about 6,450 yards from the back tees. It follows the natural lie of the land: the long holes have few hazards and invite you to swing freely, while the short holes are set up to reward a careful plan, and every green has subtle breaks that demand a precise putt.

Clean air and mountain scenery, with room to open your shoulders.

Surrounded by the wooded mountains of Ibuka, the club is a calm, unpretentious place to play, with GPS-equipped carts, a 20-bay practice range and a large restaurant serving seasonal menus. Minokamo sits on the Kiso River in central Gifu, an easy add-on to a trip to Nagoya or to the old castle towns of the Mino region. Drivers can reach the course in about 6 km from Tomika-Seki IC on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway, and JR Mino-Ota Station on the Takayama Line is around 15 minutes away.