Where to smoke near Asahiyama Zoo? Complete smoking-area guide for Asahikawa City, Hokkaido
Table of contents
- 1.Where can you smoke near Asahiyama Zoo?
- 2.About Asahiyama Zoo ― how to enjoy a walk
- 3.Smoking rules and things to watch around Asahiyama Zoo
- 4.How to find smoking areas near Asahiyama Zoo
- 5.Search Hokkaido smoking areas efficiently with MottoSuitai
- 6.Found a new spot? Share it by posting a pin
- 7.Etiquette and things to watch
Where can you smoke near Asahiyama Zoo?
When looking for a smoking area near Asahiyama Zoo, focus on stations, indoor smoking rooms in large commercial complexes, and municipal designated smoking spots in Asahikawa City. Many parts of Hokkaido prohibit or discourage street smoking, so designated areas are the rule. The MottoSuitai Hokkaido smoking-area list keeps an up-to-date map by current location and landmark.
About Asahiyama Zoo ― how to enjoy a walk
Japan’s northernmost municipal zoo, famous for popularising "behaviour-based" exhibits that showcase animals’ natural movements. The winter-only Penguin Walk is one of Hokkaido’s signature winter sights.
A standard route enters from the main gate and exits via the west gate. Visit the popular Penguin and Seal houses right after opening. Allow 2–3 hours.
Smoking rules and things to watch around Asahiyama Zoo
Tourist areas across Hokkaido 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 whole zoo is non-smoking, but a smoking corner is provided just outside the main gate. You can use it before re-entering.
How to find smoking areas near Asahiyama Zoo
- 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 Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido, open the Hokkaido 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Where can you smoke near Asahiyama Zoo?
A.Stations, indoor smoking rooms in large commercial complexes, and municipal designated smoking spots in Asahikawa City are the main options. The MottoSuitai map shows the closest smoking areas from your current location.
Q.Is street smoking banned in Hokkaido?
A.Most major tourist areas in Hokkaido have street-smoking bans in place. Violators can be fined, so always use designated smoking spots.
Q.Are there heated-tobacco-only rooms near Asahiyama Zoo?
A.Heated-tobacco-only rooms are increasingly available in major stations, large commercial complexes, and airports. Use the "Heated tobacco" filter on MottoSuitai to narrow your search.
Q.What if you cannot find a smoking area near Asahiyama Zoo?
A.Carry a portable ashtray and use indoor smoking rooms in the nearest station or shopping complex. If you discover a new spot, post a pin on MottoSuitai to help future visitors.