The opportunity to share perfect accommodation and the incredible cultural wonderland combined with the best skiing and snowboarding on the planet, fabulous Summer mountain biking, golf and hiking and the food of the region is such a privilege. We love our area and you will too.

Shiki Tangram Stunning 4 bedroom residences inspired by the architecture of Edo period Japan, from around the same time as The Last Samurai. The perfect experience for guests with gorgeous upstairs Ofuro (Japanese bath) with forest views, a fire place in the lounge and an ensuite off the master bedroom. The interiors are decorated with antiques from all over Japan and add to the magic and fascination of Shiki. It feels like an amazing interactive museum inside. Of course we have ensured the lighting is perfect and the sound system is powered by a beautiful amplifier with record payer and a large record collection so in comfort you can relax in the lounge looking at the expansive views up to the Tangram Ski resort side of Madarao Mountain and down the valley to Kurohime and Togakushi Mountains. Uniquely it sits at the bottom of the Tangram ski resort and at the 18th hole of the golf course so is perfect for both snow and green season lovers. With some of the best hiking on the planet, the Shinetsu Trail, 100's of kilometres of single track mountain bike trails and of course it is nestled in the cultural hub of the Northern Nagano region.

Tangram is right in the geographic centre of 10 perfect ski resorts and Shiki at Tangram comes with a complimentary 8 seat 4WD with snow tyres so summer or winter you will be able to explore the incredible ski resorts, golf courses, hiking, mountain biking, temples, shrines, restaurants, galleries and so much more. The area really is a diamond of Japan, ancient and beautiful.