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--- About Shiki Futon ---
ALL MADE BY HAND
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
--- About Cover ---
easy set up
pocket design
How to set up

Step 1
Spread cover on the futon.
Spread cover on the futon.

Step 2
Slip the corners of futon into
the cover's pockets. Adjust futon
for the perfect fit through the holes on the side of the pocket. Elastic bands are added for the bigger-sized covers to provide support for the width.
Slip the corners of futon into
the cover's pockets. Adjust futon
for the perfect fit through the holes on the side of the pocket. Elastic bands are added for the bigger-sized covers to provide support for the width.

Step 3
Smooth the cover over the futon and it’s ready!
Smooth the cover over the futon and it’s ready!
I had a wonderful experience with this product and this company. From browsing the website and customizing my order, to opening the packaging and using the product, I could feel the love and attention to detail that was infused into the shikibuton.
Thank you Albert for letting us know that you are able to feel our effort and passion at every stage of your Takaokaya experience, and that it has been a wonderful one. Your review truly made our day!
Please enjoy your Shiki Futon for a long time to come!
Happy Kutsurogi,
Valery
Team Takaokaya
It really is a lovely product from a lovely group of people. Very comfortable, pretty simple to maintain (flipping and rotating is easy), and great smell (like a comforting wheat-y scent). It’s recommended to put it in the sun 2 times per week, but so far fluffing+folding it before I leave for work and flipping+rotating when I change the sheets 1 per week works well. Just help it breathe, especially where you sleep in the bed. If you can follow recommendations tho, that’s better (I just live in a very rainy climate).
I’m on the larger side (6ft+ and 190ish) and for me I needed a little bit more cushion so I used a mattress topper underneath and for me it’s perfect. If you don’t have one, and you like a firm bed but want a safe bet, I’d recommend getting the mattress topper they have just for some extra cushion. Worst case, it becomes an extra protective layer and you get better breath ability.
From experience, if you have a slatted bed frame, you definitely need something between the mattress and the slats. If you can’t do tatami mats, coconut coir bed rugs are a solid alternative.
I move around a lot so it’s an extra plus that it’s very easy to pack away and transport during the moving process. All things considered, the whole set up is pretty affordable compared to a similar western mattress + bed frame options, especially when comparing value vs price.
Thank you for the 5 stars rating for the Shiki Futon and for this details and informative review, sharing your personal experience on how to use and care for the futon Christian!
We hope you enjoy the futon for a long time and enjoy plenty of quality rest!
Happy Kutsurogi,
Valery
Team Takaokaya
The Shiki Futon is an ideal guest bed for a small New York City apartment. When I tested it upon arrival, it was pillowy soft and yet firm. Just right! My nephew slept comfortably for several nights--and he would have told me if he was not comfortable. After his departure, it was easy to find space to store the mattress away. A perfect solution for house guests!
We are glad that you and your nephew like the Shiki Futon mattress, Margaret.
Thank you for rating the futon 5 stars for for this review.
Wish you and your future guests 'Happy Kutsurogi' always!
Valery
Team Takaokaya
I absolutely love my shikibuton from Takaokaya. It is gorgeous to look at, so comfortable, and the customer service and delivery were excellent. Only negative is that the cover I ordered with it is a very rough fabric. I just use a regular double-size sheet on the shikibuton and it works great. If I were ordering again I would get the futon and not the cover.
Hi Sophia,
Thank you for letting us know that you love the Shiki Futon we handcrafted you as well as our service. We used the same cotton fabric in making the Shiki Futon and its cover, and the fabric needs to be thicker and sturdy so that the cotton fiber will not escape. Regarding the roughness of the fabric, you can wash it a few more times with fabric softener to soften the fabric so it's more comfortable to sleep on.
Happy Kutsurogi,
Valery
Team Takaokaya
I ordered the shikibuton set two months ago and I could not be any happier. The futon is handcrafted to an outstanding quality and looks so beautiful. The material is so comfortable that I now have a hard time persuading myself out of bed each morning. I am lulled to sleep every night and I never wake up with back pain or discomfort. The kakefuton is quite weighty and helps me to fall asleep too.
Valery also sent me a wonderful letter with my package wishing me happy kutsurogi!
Thank you Shane for this wonderful review about your Shiki Futon and Kake Futon.
It makes us happy knowing that the Kangu we handcrafted you is helping you sleep better and you are having a great experience with our Japanese bedding.
Sweet dreams!
Valery
Team Takaoakaya