Tokyo Station Smoking Areas: All Locations Inside & Outside (2026 Guide)

Tokyo Station Smoking Areas: All Locations Inside & Outside (2026 Guide)

Tokyo Station is Japan's busiest railway hub—shinkansen, JR, and subway lines converge here. Street smoking is banned in Chiyoda Ward, but the station and connected buildings have multiple designated smoking areas. This guide covers locations inside the station (including shinkansen platforms), Gransta Yaesu, Yaesu Underground Street, and Marunouchi-side facilities. Note: Shinkansen trains removed onboard smoking rooms in March 2024—use platform areas before boarding.

Understanding Tokyo Station's Smoking Rules

Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Chiyoda Ward enforces street-smoking bans. For general tips, see our Japan travel tips.

Shinkansen Platform Smoking Areas (Inside Ticket Gates)

Tokyo Station has 7 smoking areas on shinkansen platforms. Most operate from ~5:30 AM to midnight.

East Coast / Sanyo Shinkansen (Platforms 14–19):
14・15: Near car 11 | 16・17: Near car 16 | 18・19: Near car 16

Northeast / Akita / Hokkaido / Yamagata / Joetsu / Hokuriku (Platforms 20–23):
20・21: Near car 1 and car 14 | 22・23: Near car 11 and car 13

Without a shinkansen ticket? Purchase a ¥140 platform access ticket (valid 2 hours) to use platform smoking areas.

Station Building & Connected Facilities

Gransta Yaesu B1F – 11:00–23:00

Tokyo Station Ichiban-gai (B1F & 2F) – 7:00–23:30

Yaesu Underground Street – 3 locations (North, South, East) | 6:00–23:00

Tokyo Midtown Yaesu – B1F and 3F

Marunouchi side – KITTE, Shin-Maru Building, Maru Building, and other commercial facilities have smoking areas. Check facility signs for hours.

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FAQ

Where can I smoke at Tokyo Station without a shinkansen ticket?
Use Gransta Yaesu B1F, Ichiban-gai, Yaesu Underground Street, or Marunouchi-side buildings. These are outside the shinkansen gates.

Are there smoking areas on shinkansen platforms?
Yes. Tokyo Station has 7 platform smoking areas. Platform access ticket (¥140) required if not boarding.

Can I smoke on the shinkansen train?
No. Onboard smoking rooms were removed in March 2024. Use platform areas before boarding.

Conclusion

Tokyo Station offers multiple smoking areas inside and outside the station. For more guides, see Akihabara smoking areas, Ginza smoking spots, and our Complete Guide to Tokyo.