How big is a "semi-double" bed in Japan?
I'm looking at accommodation for an upcoming trip to Japan.
A room I'm looking at quotes a "semi-double bed", a size I've never heard of. I found this question asking about "twin beds", but the Wikipedia page on bed sizes it links to doesn't mention semi-doubles.
How big is a semi-double in Japan, and is it suitable for two people to sleep comfortably?
Best Answer
Semi-double is 120cm width, while double is 140cm, single is 100cm, and semi-single, which you rarely see is 80cm.
I don't know what @JSLavertu took the figure from, but usually the size of semi-double is 120cm, not 120cm to 140cm.
Although some people might sleep together, I don't recommend it. Especially if both are men, it is highly uncomfortable. Semi-double is created for those who want more space than single, and thus is suitable for only one person.
These pages are written in Japanese, but from a bed speciality store, which states that "semi-double is a size of 120cm width:
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How big is a Japanese semi-double bed?
\u201cSD\u201d or \u201csemi-double\u201d mattresses are 120 cm X 195 cm. They are an ideal size for someone who wants a mattress that is a bit larger than a single but doesn't have space for a double, which measures 140 cm X 195 cm.What are the bed sizes in Japan?
Typical Mattress SizeCountryTypeSizeJapanSingle Size97x195cmDouble Size140x195cmQueen Size152x195cmKing Size180x195cm18 more rowsWhat size is a double bed in Japan?
Bed sizes in JapanDoubleJAPANinch55"x77"cm140x195U.S.A. CANADAinch54"x75"cm137x1906 more rows•Jan 24, 2022What is a semi-double bed in Tokyo?
A semi-double is usually a smaller room with a smaller double bed, and frequently the hotel designates this configuration for couples/husband-wife only.Comfortable Pocketed Coil Semi-double Mattresses from Nitori -Made in Japan
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