Outdoor Education Programsin the Japanese Alpswww.evergreen-hakuba.com

About Evergreen Outdoor CenterEvergreen Outdoor Center is based at the foot of the Japan
Northern Alps in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. Evergreen
has been operating guided tours since 2000 and has been
instrumental in developing outdoor recreation activities, ecology
tours, and mountain safety courses in the Hakuba region. With
programs that run year-round, Evergreen aims to incorporate asense of respect and stewardship for our natural surroundings, as
they are not only a great place to play in, but are home to a vastarray of life including ourselves!

The mission of Evergreen Outdoor Center is to allow for the growthand development of the human spirit through personal interaction
with the natural environment, personal challenge and teamwork.
At the same time accommodating individual needs while
maintaining a high standard of safety.

School Trips with Evergreen

Here at the Evergreen Outdoor Center, we aspire to reconnect youth with nature by creating safe andeducational experiences in the outdoors.
These activities like canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, rafting and canyoning are
not competitive in their objectives but do instill and require friendly teamwork, support of classmates and ofcourse the element of excitement and adventure. From sleeping in lakeside tents to cooking and eating all
their meals outside, children get to really feel they are in nature.

Mountain Biking
Learn the basics of safe
riding, using brakes andgears and then takethose skills onto thetrails.
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Elementary - Highschool ages
Easy to Challenging
trailsFull range of MTB bikes
w/ front & fullsuspension
Full & half day tours
available
Visit rural villages, rivers,
old growth forests andcultural sites

Kayaking & Canoeing

Students can learn the fundamentals of kayaking orcanoeing paddling on beautiful Lake Aoki (BlueTree); one of Japan’s cleanest lakes.

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Elementary - High School
Develop teamwork
Progressively challenging skills
Swimming, water games
Ecology/Biology opportunities

Activities at Lake Aoki
Lake rafting, raft making, camping,cooking, craft making, campfires, nightcanoeing, orienteering courses and more!

Raft construction at Aokiko campsite

Aokiko Campsite

Lake Rafting fun on Aokiko

Craft making:Dreamcatchers

Firefly Night Canoe TourMarshmallows on the campfire

Rock Climbing

Sport climbing wall in Omachi

On an artificial sport wall, bouldering or onreal rock cliffs… Safety is our number one
priority so we advance to children’s comfort
level and set up climbing routes that will test
them but are heaps of fun to climb.

Wall climbing in Omachi

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Elementary - High School
Progressive challenges
Risk taking in a safe controlled setting
Rope work and knot teaching
Rock climbing in Nagano

Tree Climbing
A one of a kind experience
exploring the high canopy,
and a perfect communionwith nature.

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Elementary - High School
Risk taking in a safe controlled
setting
Rope work and knot teaching
Personal challenge
Ecology studies

Hiking & Trekking
View of Hakuba Alps from Minegata ridge on a hiking trip

Still snow in June, Hiking up Norikura dake!

View of the of the 3 peaks from Minekata ridge

Hike towards Hakuba OikeWith the majestic Northern Alps mountain range literally in our backyard, Hakuba has hikes ranging from relaxed strolls tomulti-day alpine tours using mountain lodges along the way. The fantastic panoramic views are yours to discover.
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Learn route finding and map/compass work
Leadership development and cooperation
Simple day hikes or multi-day camping
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Biology / ecology study
Team building
Builds self-reliance and confidenceCanyoning
Swimming, jumping into natural
pools, abseiling, using ropes, andsliding down waterfalls… That is
the ultimate fun: Canyoning inHakuba.

One of the many natural pools in the canyon

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Ages 8 and overTeam Building development
Full and Half Day Tours
Unique river system and rockerosion
Risk taking in safe controlled
setting
Geomorphology/Fluvial Studies

Zip line over turquoise waterRiver Rafting
From a half day adventure to an overnight journey, rafting is a mustdo activity. Lots of teamwork, thrills, splashes and smiles...

Rafting kids pose for a picture on the Himekawa(Princess River) in Hakuba

UWCSEA on a full day rafting adventure on the Shinanogawa

Cultural Activities
Explore the historical and cultural side of rural Japan that makes the Hakuba andNagano areas so special. Hands on-experiences and local traditions can add
meaning and some flavor to your school group’s experience.

Annual “Salt Road“ festival in Hakuba
Visiting Zenkoji Temple in Nagano
Soba Noodle making●●●

Try local cuisine
Visit traditional shrines & temples
Learn about local flora & fauna

The snow monkeysof JikokudaniWinter Activities
Snowboard Lessons

Snowboard instruction and guiding

Snowshoe tours around Hakuba

Ski instruction and guiding

Guides & Safety
The comfort, safety and well being of our guests is our #1 priority. Evergreen’s professional guides aretrained and certified in internationally recognized organizations and hold Wilderness First-Aid & CPR
life support training. All guides carry First-Aid kits and have phones/radios for contacting to our base.
Our guides are certified with the organizations below:

Access & Transportation
How to get to Hakuba● Direct trains to Hakuba from Tokyo (3.5 hrs)
● Chartered buses from Tokyo area airports (+4hrs)● Bullet trains from Tokyo to Nagano (90 min), then bus to Hakuba (1hr)Accommodation in Hakuba
From basic tent camping to lakeside cabins, Japanese-style rooms and western-style
hotels, we can assist you with wherever is suitable for your group and budget.

Lakeside cabins at Aokiko campsite

Tent site at Omukou Campsite

A Japanese-style tatami room in Yamano Hotel

Hakuba Alps Auto CampsiteWe have so much to show you! Feel free to contact us for more information about school trips in Hakuba.

www.evergreen-hakuba.com/
Email : tours@evergreen-outdoors.com

Evergreen Outdoor Center Kokusai Base
Kokusai Lodge
4377 Hokujou, Hakuba
Kita Azumi, Nagano, Japan 399-9301
in Japan: 0261-72-5150
overseas: (81) 261-72-5150
fax: 0261-72-8056