Ski Lessons, Snowboard Lessons and More
Whether you are a beginner looking for ski/snowboard lessons to learn to link turns on the green runs, an advanced skier/snowboarder ready to take it to the park and work on your freestyle skills or somewhere in-between, our ski school offers friendly, personal and professional service. All our instructors speak fluent English, hold first aid and instructing certificates and come with glowing recommendations; as well we have instructors who speak French, Spanish and more.
>> Evergreen Outdoor Center
>> Happo One Ski School
Ski Rentals, Snowboard Rentals and More
Spicy Rentals has set up a great network of 6 shops around Hakuba Valley to cover all your winter gear rental needs. Our courteous, experienced staff will answer any questions you might have, and help you find the equipment that is just right for you.
>> Spicy Rentals
>> Rhythm Sports Hakuba
Snowshoe Tours in Hakuba
Experience a world away from the crowds and lift-lines and explore the silence of Hakuba’s more removed areas on snowshoes. The Hakuba area has endless trails on mountain ridges or through old growth forests and shrines, with truly some of the best Alpine views in all of Japan. We run snowshoe full day and afternoon half day tours everyday from December 10th to the end of the season. Minakami area snowshoe tours are provided by Canyons.
Evening Snowshoe and Fondue in Hakuba
The walk is not strenuous, but just enough to work up an appetite for dessert fondue in a specially crafted snow shelter.
>> Evergreen Outdoor Center
Snowmobiling
Straddle a snowmobile and fire up the engine to accelerate your adventure in the Hakuba Valley!
>> Hakuba Lion Adventure
Backcountry Tours in Hakuba
Come and explore some of the very best backcountry terrain and tree runs in Japan – ski Hakuba powder with us!
>> Evergreen Outdoor Center
Experience the Real Japan
Not Instant Noodles
Try your hand at making your own soba (buckwheat) noodles under the guidance of Hakuba’s experts. You even get to cook and eat them later.
Origami Lesson
Try your hand at Origami/ Paper folding. In no time at all you will be folding paper cranes. This will no doubt impress the neighbors back home.
Local Sightseeing
Learn about Hakuba’s main attractions.
Hot Springs
Hakuba has many hot springs facilities which provide a peaceful way to relax after a day on the mountains.