Smoking rules in Kyoto
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 Kyoto?
3 wards ban it in some zones, usually around stations. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.
Higashiyama 東山区
Around Kiyomizu Gion: Smoking on the street is banned. On-the-spot fine: ¥1,000. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.
Rules in HigashiyamaNakagyo 中京区
Around Downtown: Smoking on the street is banned. On-the-spot fine: ¥1,000. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.
Rules in NakagyoShimogyo 下京区
Around Kyoto Station: Smoking is banned around this station. On-the-spot fine: ¥1,000. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.
Rules in Shimogyo