Outdoor adventure in Japan's sports mecca
This world-class resort in Nagano's Northern Alps welcomes powder enthusiasts from around the globe during the winter, as well as in the summer, when it transforms into an outdoor sports wonderland during the warmer months.
The area enjoys around 11 meters of annual snowfall, some of the nation's best powder. You could easily spend a season exploring the valley's 11 resorts, 146 lifts, and over 200 runs for all levels of experience.
With plenty of outdoor sports adventures available, from the placid canoe trips to adrenaline boosting paragliding, there's no shortage of things to do. The Evergreen Outdoor Center offers a variety of green season activities, including mountain biking tours, rafting, kayaking and even tree climbing. Alpine enthusiasts often use Hakuba as a base for exploring the peaks, and many of the lifts operate year-round for easier access.
The area enjoys around 11 meters of annual snowfall, some of the nation's best powder. You could easily spend a season exploring the valley's 11 resorts, 146 lifts, and over 200 runs for all levels of experience.
With plenty of outdoor sports adventures available, from the placid canoe trips to adrenaline boosting paragliding, there's no shortage of things to do. The Evergreen Outdoor Center offers a variety of green season activities, including mountain biking tours, rafting, kayaking and even tree climbing. Alpine enthusiasts often use Hakuba as a base for exploring the peaks, and many of the lifts operate year-round for easier access.
