Gifu Prefecture is located north of Aichi Prefecture and is the seventh largest prefecture in Japan by area. The Hida region in the north is home to mountains reaching 3,000 m in elevation, while the Mino region in the south is characterized by the expansive Nobi Plain, leading the prefecture to be called the land of "Hizan Nosui" (flying mountains and thick water). Although mountainous areas account for approximately 81 % of the land and flatlands only about 12 %, the majority of the population of approximately 1.9 million lives in the plains adjacent to Aichi Prefecture. Consequently, many golf courses have been developed in the gentle hilly areas close to these plains.
Golf courses in Gifu Prefecture are conveniently accessible by car. Starting from Komaki City in Aichi Prefecture, the Chuo Expressway extends into the Tono region, while the Meishin Expressway stretches into the Seino region. The Tokai-Kanjo Expressway connects the Toki Junction on the Chuo Expressway and the Yoro Junction on the Meishin Expressway, linking major cities across the Nobi Plain. Furthermore, the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway runs northward, connecting the Ichinomiya Junction on the Meishin Expressway and the Mino-Seki Junction on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway. Numerous golf courses have been developed around the various interchanges of these routes.
Gifu Prefecture is divided into five areas: Tono, Chuno, Seino, Gifu, and Hida. Most golf courses are developed in the four areas excluding Hida. In the Tono area, Shinyo Country Club is highly popular. Designed by the master architect Desmond Muirhead with a Greek mythology motif, its 18 holes feature an impressive layout that leaves a lasting memory once played. In the Chuno area, Minoseki Country Club receives strong support from many local golfers.