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why is our shiki futon so comfortable?
Embrace the Best Sleep with Shiki Futon
Whether you choose the traditional approach of sleeping directly on the floor or the modern method of combining a futon with a mattress, Takaokaya's shiki futon offer comfortable sleeping experience.
Discover the timeless appeal of Japanese Shiki futon!
Authentic Japanese Style
Sleeping on the floor
Japanese sleeping style which laid directly on floor offers unique experience that blends comfort with tradition. Rooted deeply in Japanese culture, the futon is more than just a bed—it's a lifestyle.
Sleeping on the floor
Japanese sleeping style which laid directly on floor offers unique experience that blends comfort with tradition. Rooted deeply in Japanese culture, the futon is more than just a bed—it's a lifestyle.
Modern Western Style
Combining Futon and Bed Mattress
By layering a futon over your mattress, you can customize your sleeping surface to meet your personal comfort needs. Whether you need more support or prefer a softer feel, this combination allows you to adjust your bed to your liking.
Combining Futon and Bed Mattress
By layering a futon over your mattress, you can customize your sleeping surface to meet your personal comfort needs. Whether you need more support or prefer a softer feel, this combination allows you to adjust your bed to your liking.
Futon Stuffing In Action
To stuff the futon, our craftsmen have to arrange large sheets of cotton before tearing them manually into the shape and size of the futon.
Why so good?
Secrets of 100% cotton filling
SECRET 1
the comfort of the cotton filling
Handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down for generations and modern innovations, Takaokaya’s futons are the perfect combination of pleasant firmness for spine support, and pillowy cushioning to cradle your body to enable better sleep so you can wake up feeling refreshed the next day. Shiki futon can be used on the floor or if you are not used to sleeping on the floor, you can put it on top of your mattress for added comfort and relaxation.
SECRET 2
excellent moisture absorption, heat retention and resilience
As cotton fibers are hollow and have a natural twist structure, our futons have excellent moisture absorption in the summer heat and cozy in the winter chill, making them suitable for all seasons. Our futons also have good resilience due to our choice selection of cotton. Sunning your futon regularly not only helps to fluff up your futon but also disinfect it. The cotton filling we used for stuffing Shiki Futon is specially selected so that our futons are plushy and yet firm to provide ample support for a healthy spine.
FAQ for Shiki Futon
I had ordered authentic Japanese made tatami mats to be paired with this Shiki Futon and found that the pairing was very complimentary. On the first night, I did notice that the heat from my sleep did dissipate through the Shiki Futon and Tatami much more than I expected. I don't wake up in any sort of cold sweat or uncomfortable feelings of humidity which is amazing for me since I like to dress pretty warm during the night. The Shiki Futon is very soft with a strong covering which makes me feel like it was worth the money. My morning routines now consist of rolling up and airing out the Shiki Futon every day along with my Tatami Mats and I have found that I enjoy the extra space in my room. Sleeping on these has been a shift from a normal bed, but after a week of sleeping on my back when I normally don't, I found that I don't really get soreness anymore and I do feel good for the rest of the morning. Should anything happen to my Shiki Futon, I will come back to Takaokaya for another. I hope this place continues to thrive and more people are willing to give this lifestyle a try. I enjoy the discipline it has giving me for my sleep and it does force you to think twice before lazing in bed all day. Here's to many more years!
Nathaniel!
Thank you so much for sharing the photos and your experience, it seriously means everything to us here at Takaokaya. We strive to bring quality, traditional experiences that bring smiles and offer new perspectives on relaxation, one of the most important parts of our lives.
Reading about your experience after switching to our futon gives us the inspiration to continue our craft for as long as we can. Thank you for your endorsement; it truly goes a long way 😊
Happy Kutsurogi and happy New Year!
Alex,
Team Takaokaya
I received my order sooner than expected, which was nice! The mattresses are incredibly comfortable, and they look beautiful with the covers i chose. Almost too pretty to let anyone use!
Hi Nancy!
Thank you so much for the review! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying your shiki futon, and we hope it brings you the same joy for many years to come :)
Happy Kutsurogi and happy New Year from Kyoto!
Alex,
Team Takaokaya
I love my shiki futon mattress. I’ve been sleeping on it for 30 days and all of my aches and pains I was racked with have gone, pretty much overnight. It has flattered a lot about 1/3 in plumpness from when it arrived but I like quite a firm surface to sleep on so this suits me very well. Highly recommend if anyone is unsure. Would not go back to a western bed or mattress. I did a lot of research pre purchase and couldn’t find anything as good available in UK which tend to always include some sort of foam which I didn’t want. In the end I’m very happy I got a fully cotton Japanese shiki futon mattress.
Hey there Jo! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
It's wonderful to hear the shiki futon has helped better your sleeping experience and we hope it serves you well for many years to come!
Thank you again for the endorsement, its much appreciated!! :)
Happy Kutsurogi!
Alex,
Team Takaokaya
Beautiful people beautiful product
much love
thank you
tremendous value
will buy again
tell all my friends
sooooo good
Thank you so much for the awesome review, Scott!
We hope you enjoy your new shiki futon!!
Looking forward to hearing from you and your friends :)
Much love from Kyoto,
thank youuuuuu
Alex,
Team Takaokaya
Hello
Im very satisfied with the shikibuton. Looks great and well crafted. Was really comfortable the first few weeks, but a little after it has become quite flat in the middle. I have been taking good care of it so it is kind of disappointing. I air it every sunday, beat it, knead it and turn it regularly. Regardless im very happy with the purchase, i just hope it will last long.
Dear Tirmizey,
Thank you so much for the review! We're sorry to hear about the issue with the middle of the shiki futon! If you'd like to give us some feedback directly on what you would like to see improved, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at intl@takaoka-kyoto.jp
Wishing you relaxing moments and comfortable sleep with your shiki futon!
Happy Kutsurogi and warm regards from Kyoto,
Alex,
Team Takaokaya