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Kameyama Lake Country Club, known locally as Kisarazu Higashi Country Club, is an 18-hole course located in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, situated on the hillsides overlooking Lake Kameyama. The course was designed by Shinsuke Nishinaka and opened on November 9, 1996. It is set in a hilly landscape that offers expansive views of the lake and, on clear days, the distant ridgeline of Mount Fuji. The layout is characterized by gentle undulations and a design that emphasizes open sightlines, with tee shots often directed toward the sky and the horizon. The course features a variety of challenges, including several water hazards and strategically placed bunkers. The front nine includes a downhill par-4 first hole, a long par-5 second, and a water-carried par-4 fifth. The back nine presents its own tests, such as the uphill par-4 15th and the demanding par-4 18th, which is guarded by a lake along the left side. The yardage varies by tee, with the blue tees ranging from 355 yards on the shortest hole to 593 yards on the longest, while the red tees offer a more accessible range from 264 to 437 yards. The signature hole is the 17th, a 200-yard par-3 from the blue tees. This water-carried short hole is renowned for its scenic beauty, featuring a waterfall flowing from the left side of the green that ripples into the lake below. The green is long and narrow, protected by a lake and bunkers in front, requiring players to select a club with enough distance to carry the hazard safely. The hole is rated as a handicap 12. The facility includes a clubhouse with large windows overlooking the course, a driving range with seven bays, and an approach practice area. The course is known for its "easy distance design," allowing players to use pink tees for a more comfortable round, and it features a mix of flat and slightly elevated greens that demand precise distance control.