Philosophy

Create a thriving housing culture that benefits people and the environment

The recent consumer trend of shifting from products to experiences has given rise to a new trend of buying products that come with an associated experience. We believe that it is vital to build stronger relationships with customers as we take them to new heights of living on a whole different level. Our management philosophy which aims to “create a thriving housing culture that benefits people and the environment” lies at the heart of our new homes (products) designed for all different kinds of lifestyles (experiences). In addition to housing we also operate various other businesses, encompassing everything from hospitality to nursing care, as well as agricultural and welfare cooperation, all with an eye toward filling people’s lives with joy. Looking at the road ahead, you will see that Shikishima Housing is changing the very framework of the industry as the journey forward takes us closer to our centennial milestone.

Community development by Shikishima Housing

Shikishima Housing started in September 1962, specializing in single-family homes. Since then, we have actively expanded into the condominium and leasing businesses in response to the needs of the times, and have achieved much over the years. While working to provide people with a place they had be happy to call home, We closely examine the impact development will have on the surrounding environment as well as what community residents would like to see happen. We have been actively working to acquire land not only with the vision of creating communities made up of single-family homes, but also with an eye to revitalizing community spaces and the environment. We always go the extra mile to deliver to customers exactly what they need.

Award-winning community development projects and services that are in harmony with the surrounding environment and offer new ways of living

We focus on community development projects and services that are in harmony with the surrounding environment and expand the horizons for families exploring new lifestyles. These include Sakuraen (Good Design Award 2014), a real estate development model designed to infuse new life into a community while retaining its traditional essence; Rinkyo (Good Design Award 2015), a service that enables parents, children, and siblings to live next door to one another; Key (Kids Design Award 2016), a design system for small urban homes that gives children plenty of space to call their own; and Ohmi-West House with a Breezy Earthen Floor Passageway (Good Design Award 2019), a passive design house that takes advantage of the local climate.

Home building by Shikishima Housing

Our masterplan includes keeping pace with the times and continually leveraging our community-based strengths along with our planning, design, and construction capabilities, while aiming to create homes and communities that satisfy our customers. We promise to adhere to this blueprint as we enter a new era of changing social structures and housing values. Shikishima Housing’s subdivision housing development business is built on the following three pillars in order to provide more comfortable and safer homes that meet today’s ever-changing needs.

• Ready-built Houses with a sophisticated design that incorporates current trends
• Pro design Houses designed for new lifestyles and ways of living
• Semi-custom houses with customizable finishes and floor plans

Past works

Housing-related businesses

• Custom housing services

  We use a set of facility specifications designed for rebuilding and custom-home building projects to maintain the aesthetics and comfort of your home while increasing its value. It’s a winner of the Good Design Award and the House of the Year in Energy Award.

  

• Real estate broker (or agent)

  We provide total support from the purchase and resale of real estate, to housing sales, property searches, and after-sales maintenance. Leveraging our wealth of experience and expertise, we meet a wide variety of real estate needs and maximize the value of your property.

  

• Renovation services

  Based on our extensive experience in remodeling and renovating single-family homes and condominiums, we propose renovation plans tailored to your lifestyle and property’s market value.

  

• Leasing services

  Our leasing business aims to cultivate high-quality housing stock and make effective use of it. We bring new ideas to our leasing operations to develop new projects.

  

• Condominium services

  Our high-quality condominiums designed for a new style of urban living provide residents the feel of living in a detached house.

  

• Scaffolding services

  Our group company provides safe, reliable scaffolding services for new construction and the renovation of detached houses.

  

Community-based initiatives

In addition to housing we also operate various other businesses, encompassing everything from hospitality to nursing care, as well as agricultural and welfare cooperation, all with an eye to filling people’s lives with joy.

Community-based activites

• Hotel

  We offer the experience of staying in Kyoto, a world-class tourist destination, as if you actually lived there. We provide a luxury resort experience.

  

• Nursing services

  We go the extra mile to bring a sense of security and fulfillment to people’s lives.

  

• Disability services

  We operate business facilities that provide (Japanese government categorized type B) support for continuous employment of people with disabilities in Seika, Kyoto and Kadoma, Osaka, through an agricultural and welfare cooperation project.

  

• Cafe

  Cafe aimant is a multi-purpose event space for building connections with the community.

  

• Shared office

  We operate Kankyo, a quality shared office designed to be a tranquil work environment.

  

• Insurance

  We help you get over life’s hurdles with financial solutions for education and retirement.