In 1925, SHIGA moved to Saiwai-cho, Nara City from Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City; in 1929, he built a residence in Takahata which was adjacent to Nara Park and had an excellent view of Mt. Wakakusa.
1925年に京都市山科区から奈良市幸町に引っ越してきた志賀は、奈良公園に隣接し若草山の眺望も良い高畑に居宅を1929年に建設した。