Pricing

About the Differences in Pricing

The Length of the Rush

The quality of tatami mats is easy to distinguish by seeing and touching the actual products, but this can be more difficult when viewing them through photos.
To make a rough judgment on quality online, it helps to look at categorizations such as “first-cut grass” or “second-cut grass,” which refer to the length of the rush.
First-cut grass is of the highest quality, using only the best parts of long rush, which gives it ample length and beautiful, even coloring.

Number of Rush Leaves

There are between 4,000 and 7,000 rush leaves weaved into one tatami surface. High-grade products have more leaves, making them dense, thick, and durable.

Different Warps

Warps, used to weave the rush, are made of different materials such as linen and cotton. Linen is used for high-grade products due to its strength.
Cotton tends to be used for more casual products.

Difference between Resurfacing and Replacement

Resurfacing

The inner parts of the tatami are reused, and the old surfaces and edges are replaced. We recommend doing this every 5 to 7 years.

Replacement

The entire tatami, including the inner part, is replaced. This is usually done for new buildings, but we recommend replacing mats that are 40 to 50 years old.

  • Kumamoto Rush

Prices for Resurfacing/Replacing Tatami with Kumamoto Rush
(Standard size, 55mm thick)

Displayed prices are for standard size (up to 176cm x 88cm).
20% extra fee for larger mats up to 182cm x 91 cm
30% for those up to 191cm x 95.5cm

  • Prices below include material costs, crafting fees and sales tax
  • When replacing full mats, we receive 1,500 yen per mat separately for disposal of old mats.

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Oyakata 親方

Winner of Minister of Agriculture Award

The best tatami surface in Japan. A national treasure. Orders to farms are placed after customer orders.
There may be a several-month wait until delivery.

Number of rush leaves About 6,000
Length First-cut
Warp Linen and Cotton

Yokozuna　横綱

Beautiful Brand Surface

Masterpiece tatami surface, using high-quality rush selected by warehouse dealers under strict criteria, and put together with excellent weaving technique.

Number of rush leaves About 6,000
Length First-cut
Warp Linen and Cotton

Ozeki　大関

Handsome Brand Surface

Uses only the best parts of the wide surfaces, selected by warehouse dealers under strict criteria.

Number of rush leaves About 6,000
Length Second-cut
Warp Linen and Cotton

Sekiwake (Most Popular Choice)　関脇

Handsome Brand Surface

Our most popular product! Selected by warehouse dealers under strict criteria.

Number of rush leaves About 5,500
Length Third-cut
Warp Linen and Cotton

Komusubi　小結

Slightly shorter grass, woven densely. Highly cost-effective.

Number of rush leaves About 5,000
Length Fourth-cut
Warp Linen and Cotton

Ichimatsu Check Pattern　市松模様

Woven into check patterns from natural domestic rush. A traditional look with a different taste.

Number of rush leaves About 5,000
Length Fourth-cut
Warp Linen and Cotton

Maegashira　前頭

Woven with cotton. For customers who prefer the reliability of domestic surfaces. Recommended for low-budget resurfacing/replacement.

Number of rush leaves About 4,500
Length Fifth-cut
Warp Two Cotton warps

Juryo　十両

Woven with cotton. Uses short rush, which causes slightly uneven coloring.

Number of rush leaves About 4,500
Length Sixth-cut
Warp One Cotton warp

Makushita　幕下

Our challenge of making domestic Kumamoto rush available at the lowest possible price. Mainly for rented houses and apartments.

Number of rush leaves About 4,000
Length Seventh-cut
Warp One Cotton warp

Payment Methods

Payment can be made with cash, credit card, or QR code (PayPay).

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