Where to smoke near Sandankyo Gorge? Complete smoking-area guide for Shibaki, Akiota Town, Yamagata District, Hiroshima

Where can you smoke near Sandankyo Gorge?

When looking for a smoking area near Sandankyo Gorge, focus on stations, indoor smoking rooms in large commercial complexes, and municipal designated smoking spots in Shibaki, Akiota Town, Yamagata District. Many parts of Hiroshima prohibit or discourage street smoking, so designated areas are the rule. The MottoSuitai Hiroshima smoking-area list keeps an up-to-date map by current location and landmark.

About Sandankyo Gorge ― how to enjoy a walk

Western Japan's premier gorge stretching ~16km from the source of Otagawa River in western Hiroshima. One of Japan's 5 great famous gorges with overwhelming autumn foliage and fresh green scenery. The "Sandan-daki Falls" and 5 major landscapes are highlights.

~1.5 hour Hiroden bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to "Sandankyo" stop. From entrance to Kurobuchi: 30 min walk; round-trip to Sandan-daki at the far end: 4-5 hours hiking. Crossing Nagabuchi Pool by ferry (paid) adds atmosphere.

Smoking rules and things to watch around Sandankyo Gorge

Tourist areas across Hiroshima have widely adopted street-smoking bans, with fines for violations. Indoors, the revised Health Promotion Act mandates smoke-free environments by default; smokers must use a designated smoking room, a heated-tobacco-only room, or an outdoor designated smoking spot.

The entire gorge is West Chugoku Mountains Quasi-National Park special protection zone with strict fire prohibition — littering cigarette butts is punishable. Smoke only at the designated space in Sandankyo entrance parking. Very strict due to wildfire risk; portable ashtray required during hiking.

How to find smoking areas near Sandankyo Gorge

• Check designated smoking areas inside or in front of major stations first
• Use indoor smoking rooms in large shopping complexes, department stores, and airports — weather-proof and reliable
• Heated-tobacco-only rooms sometimes allow eating and drinking; filter by your device type
• Carry a portable ashtray and never smoke on the street if no designated area is available

Search Hiroshima smoking areas efficiently with MottoSuitai

MottoSuitai is a free service that lets you search smoking areas across Japan from a map or by area. To browse every smoking spot in Hiroshima, open the Hiroshima smoking-area list. You can also filter by city, tobacco type, and amenities (roof, bench, number of ashtrays).

Found a new spot? Share it by posting a pin

If you find a smoking area that is not yet listed, please share it with other users by posting a pin. From the home map, tap the "+" button — it only takes a few minutes. For details, see How to use MottoSuitai. Community pins make the local smoking-area database more comprehensive and help smokers and non-smokers coexist comfortably.

Etiquette and things to watch

• Never smoke near non-smokers, children, or pedestrian walkways
• Always use a portable ashtray or the ashtray in the designated smoking area
• Be considerate of homes and shops near designated smoking spots
• Heated tobacco still produces a smell — check your surroundings