Quality

Ours reflects that of our clientele. At SHIKI, we craft journeys that cater to your interests, leading you through destinations and experiences that even the Japanese only dream about. When you come back from Japan, these are the things you’ll remember, not that five-star hotel you stayed in. Luxury is about unexpected moments, and creating them is our specialty.

From the minute you step off the plane, we settle you into the pleasures due an honorary guest of the most well-mannered culture in the world. We also respect your space; we know when to be at your elbow with traditional guidance and when to make ourselves ninja-invisible so you can explore by yourself. It’s a question of balance, and our Western and Japanese associates ensure you get the best of all worlds, all the time.

Local wisdom

SHIKI is committed to the support of, and investment in, rural Japan. We shaped our business with a mind toward stimulating local economies by attracting people to both visit and move to rural townships. As our projects grow, so do we.

What does that mean for you, our esteemed client? In a word, access. We take you away from conventional tourism and immerse you in real Japanese life, with Nagano Heritage in particular offering experiences like no other destination in the country. Stay in a deluxe kura and meet the brilliant craftsmen who renovated it. Trek through the mountains with an ascetic mountain monk. See how a local rice farmer uses ducks to keep his paddies bug free. Sample local craft beer and cider with their brewers. Finish the day with Rich and Maiko Morgan organizing for you a personalized al fresco dinner prepared by a top local chef.

Our Promise

Whatever your ideal vision of a Japanese adventure may be, SHIKI guarantees its delivery — and exceeds it. Here you’ll find no flag-waving uniforms that herd you along clichéd routes. Only cultural immersion so complete, you’ll feel like you live here — and wish you did.

We look forward to amazing you.

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