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Located in Oyama-machi, Shizuoka Prefecture, Gora Kadan Fuji Golf is situated on the slopes of Mount Fuji at an elevation of 850 to 900 meters. The facility features two distinct 18-hole courses, offering a total of 36 holes. The Kagosaka Course is open to the public and is designed to utilize the gentle slopes of the Kagosaka Pass. It is characterized by mature red pines and undulating terrain that demands precise shot-making from elevated and sloped lies. The second course, the Fuji Course, is restricted to members and is described as a technical woodland course with a powerful front nine and challenging greens on the back nine. The Kagosaka Course presents a par 72 layout with a total yardage of 6,521 meters from the back tees. The course rating is 70.8, with a slope rating of 171. The front nine totals 3,343 meters, while the back nine measures 3,178 meters. The design features a mix of par 3s, 4s, and 5s, with significant elevation changes throughout. Notable features include the fourth hole, a 388-yard par 4 that plays uphill from the tee to a two-tiered green, and the twelfth hole, a 522-yard par 5 that plays uphill to the course's most severely sloped green. Difficulty on the Kagosaka Course stems largely from the severe slopes on the greens and the strategic placement of hazards. Many greens feature significant breaks, with some sloping as much as 45 to 50 degrees. The course has few blind holes, but the undulating terrain requires careful club selection and approach judgment. The back nine includes the par-5 twelfth, which is noted for having the steepest green slope on the course, and the fourteenth hole, a short par 3 that plays into a strong headwind with a heavily sloped green. The facility is located approximately 10 kilometers from the summit of Mount Fuji, within a national park setting. The Kagosaka Course is noted for its integration with the natural landscape, offering views of the surrounding forest and the mountain. The club also features a dining facility and a natural hot spring bath sourced from Mount Fuji's water systems, providing a comprehensive retreat experience for golfers.