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Shiki Futon Mattress and Cover Set

This set consists of 1 (one) Shiki Futon Mattress + 1 (one) Cover.

Filled with many layers of 100% cotton and hand-quilted for superb support, fall into sweet slumber and sleep like a baby as you get cradled by Takaokaya Shiki Futon Mattress. Wake up feeling energised every morning.

  • ¥42,000

*Please check Sizing Guide before choosing the size.

Step 1: Choose the size that fits your need.

Step 2: Personalise by picking your preferred choice of cotton fabric.

--- About Shiki Futon ---

ALL MADE BY HAND

why is our shiki futon so comfortable?

We place great emphasis on and take extreme care during the stuffing process because it determines the comfort level as well as the longevity of the finished products. Our craftsmen work meticulously to ensure that the futon can retain and maintain its shape and fluffiness with daily use. To make the futons, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. The watoji stitch is then used to secure the cotton filling in the place which also acts as decoration. Though the process is tedious, our craftsmen at Takaokaya, desire to create the most comfortable futons, so that our users can enjoy true relaxation for a good night’s rest. Every night, you will be smiling as you feel your body unwinding and melting away the stresses of the day when you lay down on your Takaokaya futon for the best sleep ever.

Embrace the Best Sleep with Shiki Futon

Futon Stuffing In Action

  • To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind. To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind.
  • To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind. To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind and al
  • To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind. To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind and al
  • To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind. To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind and al
  • To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind.
  • To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind. To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind and al
  • To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind. To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind and al
  • To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind and al To make futon, we use many layers of cotton filling, piling layer after layer to the center of the futon repeatedly. It is because this part needs to bear the weight of the users. Our craftsmen are always thinking about users' comfort in their mind.

why so good?

secrets of 100% cotton filling

FAQ for Shiki Futon

Have questions about Takaokaya Shiki Futon? How thick is a Shiki Futon? Can I order a custom-size Shiki Futon? Find answers to these questions and more here.

--- About Cover ---

easy set up

pocket design

Takaokaya Shiki Futon Mattress Cover is specially designed with pockets on both ends to allow for the Shiki Futon to be slipped in and out without much hassle. The small openings at the side of the pockets allow you to adjust your Shiki Futon Mattress for a perfect fit. To clean, simply put the cover into the washing machine.

How to set up

Customer Reviews

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Jyri
Very good shikibuton!

Thank you very much team of takaoyaka. I am very satisfied with my shikibuton and can’t imagine getting better one elsewhere. Wishing you best of luck, - Jyri

Thank you Jyri! We will make you a Moomin one one next time!
We are happy that you are very satisfied with your Shikifuton, and great to see you in person too!

Happy Kutsurogi,
Valery
Team Takaokaya

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Maya Na
Futon is very flat

The futon feels great but is not like the pictures even after putting it in the sun. The thickness is more like a topper and would recommend asking for extra filing as the pictures are a bit deceptive

Hi Maya,

We are sorry that the Shiki Futon is not up to your expectations visually. As explained in the email to you with pictures, we handcrafted a Shiki Futon for you and not a topper. You can also check the weight of the Shiki Futon.

We would also like to explain that we use 100% cotton batting to fill our traditional Japanese Shiki Futon. Cotton is soft and fluffy and does not have the structural strength to hold up the body weight. The futon will get flatter and loses it's fluffiness with time because of the body weight and trapped moisture in the cotton. Sunning the futon regularly gets rid of the extra moisture and helps the cotton to fluff up again, so it will feel nice to sleep on it.

Please continue to enjoy the great feel of the Shiki Futon.

Happy Kutsurogi,
Valery
Team Takaokaya

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Adam Al-Rokh
Test out cheaper options first to discover if the thickness is right for you

This futon mattress is well-crafted, with good energy and love, don't get me wrong; however, it wound up being way too hard and way too thin for me. I am upper body dominant as far as my build is concerned, and my shoulders, especially, would go through to the floor. The shipping process was very quick, and I was happy with the purchasing experience, but I wound up having to sell it and lose quite a bit of money in the end. I am sure it is nice for someone out there. It just wasn't for me or my needs.

Hi Adam,

We are sorry to hear that the Shiki Futon is not suitable for you and we appreciate the fair review. :)

Our traditional Shiki Futon is stuffed only with pure cotton batting and while it's plush and voluminous, the cotton batting cannot hold up the body's weight unlike a Western mattress. What is done in Japan for a more comfortable sleep, is to place a urethane foam mat or latex mat under the Shiki Futon or to stack 2 Shiki Futon mattresses together.

We can customize our traditional Shiki Futon with extra cotton batting for a thicker and denser mattress. We also have an innovative Shiki Futon mattress that is made using latex foam and cotton batting, and we pair this with our bed topper so one can enjoy that fluffy feel of sleeping on a traditional Shiki Futon while having more cushioning and support underneath.

Please speak to us again if you are making a transition from sleeping on a bed to floor. We hope to understand your needs better and make recommendations that would make it more comfortable for first time users of traditional Shiki Futon users.

Be well,
Valery
Team Takaokaya

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Ubada Arodaki

PeRFect

Best and shortest review ever to sum up everything.
Thank you Ubada!

We hope your Shiki Futon will bring you lots of joy and relaxation daily!

Sweet Dreams,
Valery
Team Takaokaya

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Wano
Happily as expected.

One would expect a beautiful high quality product from a century old Kyoto futon maker. It met expectations. The cover has a beautiful pattern. Shipping to Australia was quick and frictionless.

Being use to sleeping on a thick mattresses, I was a bit achey the first 1-2 mornings but am fine now. However, some people might find a futon too thin.

Thank you Wano for rating our Shiki Futon 5*.
You are quite right to say that transitioning from a thick Western mattress to a Shiki Futon might be uncomfortable, especially if you are not used to sleeping on the floor as well.

While our futon has a certain height and volume, being filled only with cotton, it is soft and fluffy and does not support the body's weight like a foam and spring mattress. Here in Japan, to make it more comfortable, people sleep on 2 Shiki Futons are stacked together or they will place the Shiki Futon on a urethane or latex mat, to provide extra cushioning.

Do reach out to us if you need recommendations for a more comfortable sleep. :)