Shirakawa International Country Club

Shirakawa International Country Club is an 18-hole golf course located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The course features two nines: the Nasu and Bandai courses, designed across gently rolling hills with an emphasis on strategic play and comfort. The layout is characterized by gentle undulation and curved, spacious fairways that allow for relaxed play while rewarding precise shot-making. Elevation changes between holes are minimal, remaining within 10 meters, and fairways are generously wide. The course incorporates various trees and water hazards as separators between holes, creating visual interest and challenge. Notable design elements include dramatic downhill holes, mentally demanding water crossings, and subtly contoured greens that provide variety throughout the round. The course balances accessibility with strategic complexity, requiring mental fortitude at select holes while maintaining an overall player-friendly atmosphere suited to golfers of varying skill levels.