Buckwheat Pillows

Sleep better with a buckwheat hull pillow that molds to your head and neck for improved posture and spinal alignment. Our handcrafted Japanese-style Sobakawa pillows are filled with ultra-clean, organic buckwheat hulls and covered in machine-washable bamboo, cotton, or Tencel fabrics. Designed for side and back sleepers, they offer fully adjustable loft, stable contouring head and neck support, and natural airflow to help reduce neck pain and muscle tension while keeping you cool all night.

Firm support

Stop waking up to a flat pillow. Unlike fiber or foam that collapses overnight, buckwheat hulls mold perfectly to the unique contour of your head and neck. They lock in place to provide firm, consistent support that maintains proper spinal alignment, actively working to reduce neck pain and muscle stiffness.

Cooling airflow

Sleep cool, finally. The 3D structure of thousands of individual hulls creates space for air to circulate freely. This natural ventilation system prevents heat build-up and wicks away moisture, keeping you cool and sweat-free all night long.

Adjustable loft

Your pillow shouldn't be one-size-fits-all. A premium YKK zipper gives you complete control. Easily add or remove hulls to perfectly match your body type and sleep style. Remove hulls for a softer, lower profile (ideal for back sleepers) or keep it full for firm, high-profile support (ideal for side sleepers).

Durable

A true long-term investment in your sleep. While traditional pillows flatten and fail within 1-2 years, our durable buckwheat hulls maintain their supportive structure for 5-8 years or more. The pillow is fully refillable, making it a sustainable, eco-friendly, and economical choice.

Better posture

Trusted and recommended by chiropractors, physical therapists, and sleep experts. The firm, moldable support is a proven, non-invasive way to improve sleep posture. This can help alleviate pain from TMJ and headaches, and provides exceptionally stable support for CPAP users.

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Premium Buckwheat Pillow with Bamboo Pillowcase, filled with 100% buckwheat hulls

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Buckwheat Pillow - Premium

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Our Best-Selling Buckwheat Hull Pillow, Ideal for Side & Back Sleepers with Neck Pain, TMJ and CPAP Users.

Get our most popular dual-layer pillow. It features a 100% organic buckwheat hull core for firm, adjustable support. Choose your outer cover: luxuriously soft Quilted Bamboo or advanced Cool-Touch fabric. Both are removable with premium YKK zippers for easy washing and customization.

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Buckwheat Travel Pillow with Washable Bamboo Cover

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Buckwheat Pillow - Travel

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Firm, Portable Buckwheat Neck Support for Any Journey.

Your comfort anchor while away from home. This 10"x14" travel pillow provides real, moldable cervical support to prevent stiffness on flights and road trips. It's filled with 100% organic buckwheat hulls and features a removable, cooling bamboo cover and YKK zipper for full adjustability.

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Classic Japanese Sobakawa buckwheat pillow model

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Buckwheat Pillow - Classic

$69.99

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The Original Japanese Sobakawa Pillow for Authentic, Firm Support.

Embrace tradition with this authentic Sobakawa. Its single, durable cotton twill case is filled with 100% organic buckwheat hulls for firm, breathable support that molds perfectly to your neck. A premium YKK zipper allows you to easily adjust the fill level for customized comfort.

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Buckwheat Neck Roll Pillow with Matrix Design Bamboo Pillowcase

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Buckwheat Pillow - Neck Roll

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Targeted Cervical Support for Neck, Knees, and Lumbar Area

Get versatile, targeted relief with our 17"x6" cervical roll. Filled with 100% organic buckwheat hulls, it’s designed to fill the gap under your neck, support your knees, or act as a lumbar bolster. Features a soft, removable bamboo cover and an adjustable fill zipper.

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Hybrid Buckwheat and Memory Foam Pillow with Bamboo Cover

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Buckwheat Pillow - Premium Hybrid

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The Perfect Buckwheat-Foam Hybrid Pillow for Medium-Firm Support

Ideal for first-time users or people with sensitive ears, this pillow blends 100% organic buckwheat hulls with soft memory foam. The 50/50 mix provides a medium-firm feel that's 70% quieter and 30% lighter than a 100% hull filled pillows.

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Swiss Pine Infused Buckwheat Pillow from PineTales

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Buckwheat Pillow - Legacy

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Find Deeper Sleep with Calming Swiss Pine Aromatherapy.

This unique pillow blends a supportive 100% organic buckwheat hull core with fragrant Swiss Pine shavings to help calm the mind and lower heart rate. It's all wrapped in a soft, sustainable Tencel® cover with dual YKK zippers for full adjustability.

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Find the right buckwheat pillow for your specific sleep needs.

Model	Feel	Best For	Filling
Premium (Best Seller)	Firm & Luxe	Side & Back Sleepers (Relieves Neck Tension)	100% Organic Hulls
Classic	Traditional Firm	Spinal Alignment (Better Sleep Posture)	100% Organic Hulls
Hybrid	Balanced Firmness	Transitioning from Foam (Anyone New to Buckwheat Pillows)	Hulls + Memory Foam
Legacy	Aromatic & Supportive	Light Sleepers (Natural Aromatherapy)	Hulls + Swiss Pine
Neck Roll	Therapeutic Support	Targeted Neck Support (Use under neck or knees)	100% Organic Hulls
Travel	Compact & Portable	Travel & Kids (Small footprint)	100% Organic Hulls

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Quick Size Guide

Buckwheat pillow size comparison: travel size, Japanese plus size, standard size, and neck roll size.

We offer a range of buckwheat hull-filled pillows with unique designs, features and sizes.

Travel Size: Compact and portable. Ideal for travel, camping, or quick naps on the go.
Japanese Size: The authentic traditional size used in Japan. Best for back or stomach sleepers who prefer a low-profile pillow.
Japanese Plus Size: Slightly larger and loftier than the classic version. Great for combination sleepers or those who switch positions during the night.
US Standard Size: The familiar Western size. Best for side sleepers who want a wider surface area and maximum adjustability.
Neck Roll: Cylindrical shape designed for cervical alignment. Perfect for neck support, meditation, or lumbar use.

To ensure superior cooling and comfort, we use premium materials that enhance breathability—creating some of the best buckwheat pillows on the market.

Read our Full Guide to Buckwheat Pillow Sizes for more info on what sizes work best, or head over to our Knowledge Center for Buckwheat Pillows to do more research before buying one of our pillows.

How We Clean The Hulls

Most pillow makers skip essential steps—leaving hulls dusty, unsterilized, or uneven. Here’s our four-stage in-house process that ensures every PineTales buckwheat pillow arrives super clean, pure, and ready to support you night after night:

1. Triple Screening

Industrial-grade sifters remove debris, plant matter, and irregular pieces for a consistent fill that shifts smoothly inside your pillow.

2. Heat Treatment

High-temperature cycles neutralize any pests or eggs—no chemicals—leaving your pillow’s fill hygienic and pest-free.

Close-up PineTales buckwheat hulls used for pillows, showing A+ Quality

3. Precision Washing

Filtered-water rinses eliminate fine dust and residue, maximizing airflow, reducing irritation, and giving you a fresher sleep surface.

4. UV Sterilization

Ultraviolet light zaps lingering microbes—adding extra protection against bacteria and mold, especially in humid climates.

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The PineTales Difference

See what makes PineTales the best buckwheat hull pillows on the market.

Feature	Generic / Cheap Buckwheat Pillows	PineTales® Buckwheat Pillows
"Loft" Adjustments	✕ Many use flimsy hidden zippers that snag and break easily, making it impossible to adjust the pillow's height.	✓ Durable YKK Auto-Lock Zippers. Built to last a lifetime of adjustments. Easily add or remove hulls to perfect your fit.
Amount of Filling	✕ Often arrive under-filled to save shipping costs, forcing you to buy more hulls separately to get proper support.	✓ Intentionally Overstuffed. We give you extra hulls so you can remove them to find your perfect height, not buy more.
Cover Feel	✕ Often made from thin, cheap fabric that feels rough, allows dust to escape, and doesn't hold up to washing.	✓ Premium Bamboo or Cotton Twill. Thick, tight-weave fabrics that are soft to the touch and contain dust while maximizing airflow.
Long-Lasting Support	✕ Hulls get crushed and go flat quickly. Some use “pre-polished” hulls which are brittle and break down faster.	✓ Whole, Unprocessed Hulls. We use tough hulls that don't crush easily, providing consistent support for 5-10 years.
Who Makes It	✕ Random sellers with no quality control. If something is wrong, there's no real company to stand behind it.	✓ Buckwheat Specialists Since 2017. Thousands of sleepers trust our focus on quality and craftsmanship.

For expert tips, history, and in-depth guides on choosing, using, and caring for buckwheat hull pillows, visit our Buckwheat Pillow Knowledge Center.