Where to smoke near Kiyomizu-dera? Complete smoking-area guide for Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Table of contents
- 1.Where can you smoke near Kiyomizu-dera?
- 2.About Kiyomizu-dera ― how to enjoy a walk
- 3.Smoking rules and things to watch around Kiyomizu-dera
- 4.How to find smoking areas near Kiyomizu-dera
- 5.Search Kyoto 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 Kiyomizu-dera?
When looking for a smoking area near Kiyomizu-dera, focus on stations, indoor smoking rooms in large commercial complexes, and municipal designated smoking spots in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto. Many parts of Kyoto prohibit or discourage street smoking, so designated areas are the rule. The MottoSuitai Kyoto smoking-area list keeps an up-to-date map by current location and landmark.
About Kiyomizu-dera ― how to enjoy a walk
A UNESCO World Heritage temple founded in 778 and one of Kyoto’s most famous landmarks. Highlights include the wooden stage projecting from the cliff, the maple and cherry trees, and Otowa waterfall.
About a 25-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station (Keihan), or 10 minutes from Gojozaka bus stop. Combine with Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka slopes for a 2–3 hour stroll.
Smoking rules and things to watch around Kiyomizu-dera
Tourist areas across Kyoto 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.
Kyoto City enforces a city-wide street-smoking ban including Higashiyama. Kiyomizu-dera precinct, Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka and Gojozaka are all non-smoking. Use designated spots near Kyoto Station or smoking rooms in your accommodation.
How to find smoking areas near Kiyomizu-dera
- 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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto, open the Kyoto 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 Kiyomizu-dera?
A.Stations, indoor smoking rooms in large commercial complexes, and municipal designated smoking spots in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto are the main options. The MottoSuitai map shows the closest smoking areas from your current location.
Q.Is street smoking banned in Kyoto?
A.Most major tourist areas in Kyoto have street-smoking bans in place. Violators can be fined, so always use designated smoking spots.
Q.Are there heated-tobacco-only rooms near Kiyomizu-dera?
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 Kiyomizu-dera?
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.