All of Yokohama

Smoking rules in Yokohama

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 Yokohama?

Whole city: Smoking in parks is banned. Fine not stated. From January 19, 2027: Whole city: Smoking on the street is banned. No fine. Heated tobacco included. 9 zones, mostly around stations, have stricter rules. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.

  • Whole city

    Smoking in parks is banned. Fine not stated.

    Start date not published.

    Official text, checked October 22, 2026:

    横浜市では望まない受動喫煙の防止をはかるため、令和７年４月から公園の禁煙化を実施しました。
    Official text (www.city.yokohama.lg.jp)

  • Whole city

    Smoking on the street is banned. No fine. Heated tobacco included.

    In force since January 19, 2027.

    Official text, checked October 22, 2026:

    令和９年１月19日 から、道路等の 屋外の公共の場所は禁煙 となります。
    Official text (www.city.yokohama.lg.jp)

Asahi 旭区

Around Futamatagawa Station: Smoking is banned around this station. Fine: ¥2,000. Heated tobacco included. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.

Rules in Asahi

Kanagawa 神奈川区

Around Higashikanagawa Station: Smoking is banned around this station. Fine: ¥2,000. Heated tobacco included. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.

Rules in Kanagawa

Kohoku 港北区

Around Hiyoshi Station: Smoking is banned around this station. Fine: ¥2,000. Heated tobacco included. Around Shinyokohama Station: Smoking is banned around this station. Fine: ¥2,000. Heated tobacco included. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.

Rules in Kohoku

Naka 中区

Around Kannai: Smoking is banned around this station. Fine: ¥2,000. Heated tobacco included. Around Minatomirai21: Smoking is banned around this station. Fine: ¥2,000. Heated tobacco included. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.

Rules in Naka

Nishi 西区

Around Yokohama Station: Smoking is banned around this station. Fine: ¥2,000. Heated tobacco included. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.

Rules in Nishi

Totsuka 戸塚区

Around Totsuka Station: Smoking is banned around this station. Fine: ¥2,000. Heated tobacco included. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.

Rules in Totsuka

Tsurumi 鶴見区

Around Tsurumi Station: Smoking is banned around this station. Fine: ¥2,000. Heated tobacco included. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.

Rules in Tsurumi