Five ways to find a smoking spot when there’s none in sight

Every smoker has been there: you want to smoke, but you can’t see a single designated area. Smoking on the street can violate local ordinances, so plan ahead with these five tactics.

1. Use the Mottosuitai map for nearby spots

Allow location access on the Mottosuitai home page to see smoking spots within 2 km. Combine with the tobacco-type filter for a faster, better match.

2. Public spots at and around stations

Major stations often provide smoking spots in the plaza, underground mall or attached buildings. Asking station staff before leaving the gates is a reliable shortcut.

3. Smoking rooms in large commercial complexes

Shopping malls, department stores and mixed-use buildings often have smoking-only or heated-tobacco-only rooms — air-conditioned in summer, sheltered in winter.

4. Tourist information centres and city halls

In tourist areas, information centres usually know the local smoking spots. In smaller cities, the city hall lobby may have a map.

5. Still no luck?

• Step into a hotel or cafe with a smoking room
• Walk to a nearby business district where smoking spots are common
• When you discover a new spot, share it with other users by submitting a pin to Mottosuitai