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Mt Fuji Golf

By Shibuya246 · · 3 min read · 36 photos · 12 comments

Mt Fuji Golf
Golfers in action. My friend takes a shot at Mt Fuji. At least it was easy to pick a target in the distance and aim for it
Golfers in action. My friend takes a shot at Mt Fuji. At least it was easy to pick a target in the distance and aim for it
Nice pale blue shadow being cast off by Mt FujiPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length21mmAperturef/4Shutter1/1250sISO80Taken6 Nov 2009, 08:35
Nice pale blue shadow being cast off by Mt Fuji as we start play at Asagiri Country Club
Nice shot of the moon above the mountain range here. I think the discussion on the tee was about how far the previous drive had gone. Only the good shots were remembered.
Shot of the moon above the mountain range here. I think the discussion on the tee was about how far the previous drive had gone. Only the good shots were remembered.
Getting the all clear sign with the Fuji-san in the background. If there was lava running down the side of the mountain we might not be getting the thumbs upPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length21mmAperturef/4Shutter1/250sISO80Taken6 Nov 2009, 10:05
Getting the all clear sign with the Fuji-san in the background. If there was lava running down the side of the mountain we might not be getting the thumbs up
Everywhere we looked the mountain dominated the landscape. Made for a great day out
Everywhere we looked the mountain dominated the landscape. Made for a great day out
The course didn't need any water features or statuesque objects. Its main feature was Fuji-sanPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length14mmAperturef/4Shutter1/800sISO80Taken6 Nov 2009, 10:47
The course didn't need any water features or statuesque objects. Its main feature was Fuji-san
It was hard to keep the attention focused forward here as we teed off with Fuji-san in the background
It was hard to keep the attention focused forward here as we teed off with Fuji-san in the background
The views just kept coming. It almost looks like this picture was taken and then Mt Fuji was painted in afterwards
The views just kept coming. It almost looks like this picture was taken and then Mt Fuji was painted in afterwards
Getting set to tee up for the next shot. Mt Fuji beckonsPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length21mmAperturef/4Shutter1/250sISO160Taken6 Nov 2009, 16:11
Getting set to tee up for the next shot. Mt Fuji beckons
Bending down to tee up the ball, I think I managed to obscure the mountainPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length21mmAperturef/4Shutter1/160sISO200Taken6 Nov 2009, 16:11
Bending down to tee up the ball, I think I managed to obscure the mountain
The weather had got a bit cooler in the afternoon so time to don a hat. The shadows make the grass look bare, but it was actually in fairly good condition
The weather had got a bit cooler in the afternoon so time to don a hat. The shadows make the grass look bare, but it was actually in fairly good condition
My friend having a bit of fun with Mt FujiPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length21mmAperturef/4Shutter1/160sISO200Taken6 Nov 2009, 16:12
My friend having a bit of fun with Mt Fuji
and now really starting to poke some fun at the big mountain. Maybe we should have brought out a kettle and pretended to pour water in the top of the crater
and now really starting to poke some fun at the big mountain. Maybe we should have brought out a kettle and pretended to pour water in the top of the crater
The sun begins to set on the other mountain range. It gets dark early now, around 5pmPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length6mmAperturef/3.2Shutter1/200sISO80Taken6 Nov 2009, 16:17
The sun begins to set on the other mountain range. It gets dark early now, around 5pm
Walking back to the club house grabbing a final view of Mt Fuji from today's playPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length14mmAperturef/3.5Shutter1/60sISO200Taken6 Nov 2009, 16:21
Walking back to the club house grabbing a final view of Mt Fuji from today's play
The second day we drove 10 minutes to a course called Asagiri Jamboree. It also had stunning views of Mt Fuji
The second day we drove 10 minutes to a course called Asagiri Jamboree. It also had stunning views of Mt Fuji
The first tee box showed a nice wide open fairway. This was about the only hole not to have a view of Mt FujiPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length14mmAperturef/4Shutter1/400sISO80Taken7 Nov 2009, 08:31
The first tee box showed a nice wide open fairway. This was about the only hole not to have a view of Mt Fuji
The haze was a bit thicker on the second day, but the mountain still stood out as a strong image. Cant remember where this shot went, but the target line was directly at Mt Fuji
The haze was a bit thicker on the second day, but the mountain still stood out as a strong image. Cant remember where this shot went, but the target line was directly at Mt Fuji
My turn for a hit now. Hitting up towards big targets like this really helps you to focus on where you are aimingPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length18mmAperturef/4Shutter1/1600sISO80Taken7 Nov 2009, 09:03
My turn for a hit now. Hitting up towards big targets like this really helps you to focus on where you are aiming
From driving to putting, Fuji-san kept following us around
From driving to putting, Fuji-san kept following us around
Another hole, another great target to aim for. I dont know how they managed to keep the holes facing at Mt Fuji. The designers must have had a lot of fun when they first laid out the course
Another hole, another great target to aim for. I don't know how they managed to keep the holes facing at Mt Fuji. The designers must have had a lot of fun when they first laid out the course
Open fairways, blue skies with a set of clouds just hovering below Fuji-san. It actually got quite hot during the day, around 20 celsiusPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length14mmAperturef/4Shutter1/1250sISO80Taken7 Nov 2009, 09:32
Open fairways, blue skies with a set of clouds just hovering below Fuji-san. It actually got quite hot during the day, around 20 Celsius
Looking back at one of the other mountain ranges, there were many people out gliding. It seemed to be very popular and no doubt took a lot of coordination to avoid the fellow gliders in flight
Looking back at one of the other mountain ranges, there were many people out gliding. It seemed to be very popular and no doubt took a lot of coordination to avoid the fellow gliders in flight
Coming in for lunch, the weather had cleared even more and the color of Fuji-san was looking much clearer. This is in front of the club housePhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length9mmAperturef/4Shutter1/800sISO80Taken7 Nov 2009, 11:15
Coming in for lunch, the weather had cleared even more and the color of Fuji-san was looking much clearer. This is in front of the club house
Asagiri Jamboree has 3 sets of nine which allows them to mix them up for 3 different 18's
Asagiri Jamboree has 3 sets of nine which allows them to mix them up for 3 different 18's
The view from the lunch room was equally good. On the main island of Japan most golfers stop for lunch after nine holes and then go back out to finish the round
The view from the lunch room was equally good. On the main island of Japan most golfers stop for lunch after nine holes and then go back out to finish the round
Heading back to the course, Mt Fuji was calling usPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length6mmAperturef/4Shutter1/160sISO80Taken7 Nov 2009, 12:02
Heading back to the course, Mt Fuji was calling us
The tee ground was set up with this picture perfect background
The tee ground was set up with this picture perfect background
Time to smack the white ball down towards Fuji-san again
Time to smack the white ball down towards Fuji-san again
The colors defintely improved as the haze lifted after lunchPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length6mmAperturef/4Shutter1/640sISO80Taken7 Nov 2009, 12:18
The colors defintely improved as the haze lifted after lunch
Decided to set the camera down in the grass and look up at Mt Fuji at this point
Decided to set the camera down in the grass and look up at Mt Fuji at this point
Titleist got in on the action. Had difficulty trying to keep the focus on both the golf ball and the mountain at the same time
Titleist got in on the action. Had difficulty trying to keep the focus on both the golf ball and the mountain at the same time
Mt Fuji peaks through some of the trees on this Par 3 holePhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length30mmAperturef/4.5Shutter1/200sISO200Taken7 Nov 2009, 12:49
Mt Fuji peaks through some of the trees on this Par 3 hole
One of my favorite holes of the day. You have to hit down to a lake and then wait for the green to clear before hitting over the stream with Fuji-san in the background. Perfect setting
One of my favorite holes of the day. You have to hit down to a lake and then wait for the green to clear before hitting over the stream with Fuji-san in the background. Perfect setting
It was a great days golf in a perfect location. The weather couldnt have been better. Definitely will be back here for more golf next yearPhoto dataCameraCanon PowerShot G10Focal length6mmAperturef/4Shutter1/200sISO80Taken7 Nov 2009, 14:20
It was a great days golf in a perfect location. The weather couldn't have been better. Definitely will be back here for more golf next year

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12 comments

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  1. vincento

    Nice photos! Hope you enjoyed the relax weekend ;)

  2. NekoLover

    Looks like a Great place for golfing but I heard that Golfing in mountains are pretty hard . The beauty of Mount Fuji is Spectacular , the Symbol of Japan . Especially Love The Sunset Photo . Must be pretty Damn Expensive to be Golfing in the Mountains

  3. shibuya246

    It was great to get away. thanks :)

  4. shibuya246

    If I had got up earlier I might have been able to catch a sunset picture over Mt Fuji ;), but I liked the sunset as well. thanks :)

  5. katiemuffett

    You've got some beautiful desktop wallpapers here! Beautiful day and beautiful Fuji-san - it's broad slope is so distinctive and recognisable. You can see why people sit and feel so serene gazing at it. Great shots, thank you

  6. PocketBookReader

    These are absolutely WOW pictures... no words, only emotions... WOW!...

  7. PocketBookReader

    Little offtop: does anybody know where folks in Japan discuss ebooks and everything ebookish online? Forums, blogs, chats? I've launched a new E-book reader in the US (www.pocketbookreader.com), but to my surprise many orders keep coming from Japan, I just want to learn my consumer better and, of course, expand their base). I'd appreciate it very much if somebody replies directly my email: info@pocketbookreader.com

  8. shibuya246

    You might want to check out @kimonobox who is doing some things with ebooks http://kimonobox.com/2009/11/stats-on-scribd-kimonobox/ http://kimonobox.com/2009/10/publishing-an-e-book/

  9. pga_rich

    a little more rotation in shot #29 and looking good! Mt Fuji looks amazing in the background!! got to get over and rip it up :-)

  10. shibuya246

    very good. I didnt upload the shots that looked really bad. Kept hooking the ball all day, so i am guessing something was wrong ;) will work on that. thanks

  11. Joshua Zimmerman

    I live right next to that golf course in Fujiyoshida! You were quite lucky to see Fuji. I'd say on average you only have a 33% chance of seeing Fuji on any given day. Darn Fuji!

  12. shibuya246

    Right, glad I was able to see it. I have been in the area for golf twice now and saw Fuji-san both times. Definitely, the misty air around it was different both times and the view could disappear just as quick as my golf ball in the trees.