Kyoto Station Smoking Areas: Shinkansen Room & Nearby Spots (2026)
Where to smoke at Kyoto Station — the official shinkansen smoking room inside the gates (2F, Hachijo East side), Kyoto's street-smoking ban around the station, and nearby designated spots.
Arashiyama Smoking Areas: Designated Spots (2026)
Where to smoke in Arashiyama? Street smoking is banned—use official designated areas only. Fines, etiquette, and tips for visitors.
Fushimi Inari Smoking Areas: Designated Spots (2026)
Where to smoke in Fushimi Inari? Street smoking is banned—use official designated areas only. Fines, etiquette, and tips for visitors.
Gion & Higashiyama Smoking Areas: Designated Spots (2026)
Where to smoke in Gion & Higashiyama? Street smoking is banned—use official designated areas only. Fines, etiquette, and tips for visitors.
Kawaramachi & Nishiki Smoking Areas: Designated Spots (2026)
Where to smoke in Kawaramachi & Nishiki? Street smoking is banned—use official designated areas only. Fines, etiquette, and tips for visitors.
Kinkaku-ji area Smoking Areas: Designated Spots (2026)
Where to smoke in Kinkaku-ji area? Street smoking is banned—use official designated areas only. Fines, etiquette, and tips for visitors.
Kiyomizu-dera & Sannenzaka Smoking Areas: Designated Spots (2026)
Where to smoke in Kiyomizu-dera & Sannenzaka? Street smoking is banned—use official designated areas only. Fines, etiquette, and tips for visitors.
Kyoto Gion District: Hotels, Restaurants & What to Do (2026)
Gion is Kyoto's geisha district—cobblestone streets, tea houses, and Yasaka Shrine. This guide covers where to stay, eat, and what to do in Gion, plus tips for spotting maiko and geiko.
Kyoto Smoking Rules: Where Tourists Can Smoke (2026 Guide)
Kyoto bans smoking on streets and sidewalks. Where can tourists smoke? This guide explains Kyoto's rules, fines, and where to find designated smoking areas near Kyoto Station, Gion, and Kiyomizu.
Kyoto Temples and Shrines: A Complete Guide to Japan's Ancient Capital
Explore Kyoto's most beautiful temples and shrines. From the golden Kinkaku-ji to the iconic Fushimi Inari, discover the spiritual heart of Japan's ancient capital.