Why Choose Evergreen?

Evergreen Outdoor Center, based at the foot of the Japan Northern Alps in Hakuba, Nagano has provided tours, lessons and instruction to tens of thousands of clients since beginning operations in 2000. Through the Green Season (mid-April to early-November) we offer a diverse range of outdoor programs including canyoning, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, summer camps, international school programs and more!

In the Winter tours and courses on offer at Evergreen Backcountry Guides include ski / snowboard / splitboard backcountry and off-piste tours, snowshoe guiding, and avalanche skills courses while our professional team at Evergreen International Ski School offer quality English group and private ski and snowboard instruction.

With programs that run year-round, we aim to incorporate a sense of respect and stewardship for our natural surroundings; as they are not only a great place to play in, but are home to a vast array of life including ourselves.