Japanese Kotatsu

A kotatsu  is a low, wooden table frame covered by a futon or heavy blanket, upon which a table top sits. Underneath is a heat source, often built into the table itself.

There are two kinds of kotatsu in use today. The modern style of kotatsu consists of a table with an electric heater attached to the underside of the table. The kotatsu is usually set on a thin futon, like a throw rug. A second futon, this one thicker, like a comforter, is placed over the kotatsu table, with the table top placed on top of that futon. The electric heater attached to the underside of the table heats the space under the rug, and anyone who happens to be snuggled under it.

The more traditional kotatsu is a table placed over a recessed floor. The pit is about 40 cm deep that is cut into the floor. A heater (charcoal or electric) is placed somewhere in the pit's floor, walls, or, as in the modern-style kotatsu, attached to the table-frame.

All of our kotatsu are used unless stated new and are sold "as is".

We can also supply the transformer and adaptor to allow it to be converted to our power outlets.

To purchase any items please call 02 4871 1388  during business hours (7 Days -10am ~ 5pm) or email first to make sure it is available and then call back during business hours. Credit card payments can be made over the telephone, otherwise you may deposit into our bank account. Details available upon request.

 Freight Charges (Insurance included)

 

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 Southern Highlands, Sydney, Illawarra, Blue Mountains, Newcastle  $15  $18  $21  $24   $34 $55
 Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Northern Rivers, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, ACT, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Melbourne  $20  $26  $32  $38   $49 $71
 Bendigo, Ballarat, Geelong, Capricorn Coast, Wide Bay, Adelaide, Mt Gambier, Tasmania  $25  $31  $37  $43   $60 $83
 Greater Perth, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns, Other Regional NSW  $31  $37  $43  $49   $73 $97
 Other Regional QLD, Other Regional SA, Other Regional Victoria  $39  $45  $51  $57   $90 $118
 Outback WA & NT  $59  $65  $71  $77   $130 $159

 

ALL SOLD OUT FOR THIS WINTER

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Power Transformer & Adaptor
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Adaptor and Transformer

1000W power transformer $95

This transformer will work on most Japanese electrical appliances that uses up to 1000W and has pre-set temperatures (i.e. Low, Med & High).

Note: It will not work on dial-controlled heaters found on some new kotatsu and hot carpets. For those you need to purchase a Step-down transformer. We do not supply them but an internet search will let you know who does.

Adaptor $5

Orders Taken
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We take orders for kotatsu but you need to order in early spring so that they can be purchased in Japan ready for our winter. They don't sell kotatsu from April - Oct

If you want to have one for winter then please join our mailing list and you will be offered a kotatsu before they are available to the general public.