Smoking rules in Higashiyama 東山区
Each ward sets its own rules for smoking outside. Here is what the official texts say, with the date we last checked them.
Indicative information: the official rule prevails.
In short
Can I smoke on the street in Higashiyama?
Around Kiyomizu Gion: Smoking on the street is banned. On-the-spot fine: ¥1,000. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.
Around Kiyomizu Gion
Smoking on the street is banned. On-the-spot fine: ¥1,000.
In force since February 1, 2012.
Official text, checked October 22, 2026:
路上喫煙等対策強化区域(過料を徴収する区域)(Public Nonsmoking area) 特に人通りが多く、やけど等の危険性が高い地域を過料を徴収する区域として指定しています。 下記の地域で路上喫煙をすると￥1,000の過料を徴収します。
Official text (www.city.kyoto.lg.jp)