Can tourists smoke in Japan?

In Japan, there are measures in place against passive smoking. In facilities that are used by many people, such as restaurants and commercial facilities, smoking is only allowed in smoking rooms that meet specific standards, and smoking is not permitted by law outside of these rooms.



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Many hotels offer non-smoking and smoking rooms, but the number of fully smoke-free lodgings is on the increase. Smoking is also prohibited on trains, buses and airplanes, although well-ventilated smoking cubicles are provided on many trains along the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen between Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.

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It depends on the hotel's policy. Some will allow it. But, in my experience, most hotels do not allow smoking on a balcony if they have a non-smoking policy in the room. The opposite is typically true if you booked a “smoking” room.

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Can I smoke in the park in Japan? Smoking is only allowed in designated areas in parks, plazas, streets, and buildings. If you are caught breaking the law, you will be fined 1,000 yen. In Nagoya, those caught smoking in non-smoking areas will be fined 2,000 yen.

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Tipping in Japan is not expected, and attempts to leave a tip will almost certainly be turned down (a potentially awkward moment).

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Japanese train stations are non-smoking areas, except for specific closed spaces called Kitsuenjo ??? smoking area.

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