Smoking Areas in Roppongi: Complete 2026 Guide (Roppongi Station, Roppongi Hills & Midtown)
Table of contents
- 1.About this guide and disclaimer
- 2.Minato City's smoking rules (the Minato Tobacco Rule)
- 3.Designated smoking areas around Roppongi Station
- 4.Smoking areas at Roppongi Hills
- 5.Tokyo Midtown and other commercial facilities
- 6.Heated tobacco and e-cigarettes
- 7.Find nearby smoking areas with MottoSuitai
- 8.Before you go: always check official information
About this guide and disclaimer
This is a third-party guide compiled from Minato City's official site (https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/) — its Minato Tobacco Rule and designated-smoking-area list — and facility official guidance, reflecting the situation as of July 2026. Designated smoking areas' locations, counts and operation may change without notice, and some may close temporarily during events. When you actually go, always confirm the latest locations on the city and facility official guidance.
Minato City's smoking rules (the Minato Tobacco Rule)
Under the "Minato City ordinance for promoting environmental beautification and preventing the nuisance of smoking" (commonly called the Minato Tobacco Rule, in force since July 1, 2014), smoking and littering cigarette butts in outdoor public places are banned throughout the ward except at designated smoking areas. This rule sets no fine and is positioned as manners to be observed by residents, businesses and visitors. Heated tobacco and e-cigarettes are covered just like cigarettes. Smoke at a smoking area designated by the ward. Minato City reports 116 designated smoking areas as of June 1, 2026, and the list can be checked on the city's official site (source: https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kankyouseisaku/shiteikitsuenbasyo.html).
- Smoking in outdoor public places outside designated areas is banned (ward-wide)
- Littering cigarette butts is also banned
- A manner-based ordinance with no fine (in force since July 1, 2014)
- Heated tobacco and e-cigarettes are covered just like cigarettes
- Smoke at a smoking area designated by the ward
Designated smoking areas around Roppongi Station
Roppongi Station is served by the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and the Toei Oedo Line, and Minato City-designated smoking areas are provided around the station. According to Minato City's list and official guidance, the main designated smoking areas around Roppongi Station are as follows (indoor facilities are available only during opening hours).
- Roppongi Station Exit 6 designated smoking area (near Roppongi 4-9, Minato City; outdoor)
- Roppongi First Building 1F (Roppongi 1-9-9, Minato City; 7:00–2:00 next day, except Sundays/holidays; indoor)
- Lapiros Roppongi B1 (inside the FamilyMart Subway Roppongi Station store, Roppongi 6-1-24, Minato City; 7:00–20:00; indoor)
Indoor designated smoking areas may change with opening hours or renovations and may be closed. Check each facility's in-building signage and official guidance before use.
Smoking areas at Roppongi Hills
Roppongi Hills also has Minato City-designated smoking areas. According to Minato City's official guidance, a designated smoking area is provided on the Hillside 2F, to the right of the TOHO Cinemas entrance (source: https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/shisetsu/sonota/kitsuen/37.html). A designated smoking area at the East Court along Keyakizaka-dori also appears in Minato City's list.
- Hillside 2F designated smoking area (right of the TOHO Cinemas entrance)
- East Court (Keyakizaka-dori) designated smoking area
Note that although some guidance mentions a smoking area on the Roppongi Hills West Walk 6F, the facility's own primary source could not be confirmed, so check in-building signage and facility official guidance for the latest. Designated smoking areas such as those at Roppongi Hills may close temporarily during events, so they are not always available. Always check the on-site guidance before use.
Tokyo Midtown and other commercial facilities
The Roppongi area has several commercial facilities including Tokyo Midtown. Smoking rooms may be provided inside these facilities, but in-facility smoking rooms are prone to change with renovations and operational reviews, so always check in-building guidance and facility official information for the latest. For the latest locations of designated smoking areas in Minato City, including Roppongi, see Minato City's official designated-smoking-area list (https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kankyouseisaku/shiteikitsuenbasyo.html).
Heated tobacco and e-cigarettes
Under the Minato Tobacco Rule, heated tobacco and e-cigarettes are covered just like cigarettes. In outdoor public places outside designated smoking areas, heated tobacco and e-cigarettes may not be used either. Also, since the revised Health Promotion Act took full effect in April 2020, indoor spaces are in principle non-smoking, and restaurants etc. are in principle indoor non-smoking. The basic rule is to use heated tobacco in a dedicated smoking room indoors and at a designated smoking area outdoors. For second-hand smoke prevention, use any tobacco in designated smoking areas or smoking rooms.
Find nearby smoking areas with MottoSuitai
If you want to find smoking areas in Roppongi or in Minato City, you can list nearby smoking areas from MottoSuitai's map. For a list of smoking areas in the Roppongi area, see smoking areas in the Roppongi area. To line up smoking areas along your walking route, see the Tokyo walking & sightseeing smoking guide, and for Shinagawa Station, where the same Minato City rule applies, see the Shinagawa Station smoking guide.
Before you go: always check official information
This third-party guide was compiled from Minato City's official Minato Tobacco Rule and designated-smoking-area list, and facility official guidance, as of July 2026. Designated smoking areas' locations, counts and operation may change, and some may close temporarily during events. When you actually go, always confirm the latest information on the Minato City official site (https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/) and each facility's official guidance.
How to find a designated smoking area and smoke considerately in Roppongi: 4 steps
In Roppongi, where the Minato Tobacco Rule (a manner-based ordinance with no fine) applies, how to find a designated smoking area and smoke while being considerate of those around you.
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Step 1
Understand the Minato Tobacco Rule
Minato City bans smoking in outdoor public places outside designated smoking areas throughout the ward (a manner-based ordinance with no fine). Roppongi is included, and heated tobacco is treated the same.
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Step 2
Check the nearest designated smoking area
Check designated smoking areas such as Roppongi Station Exit 6, Roppongi Hills Hillside 2F, and the Roppongi First Building, or the nearest area on the Minato City official site / MottoSuitai map.
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Step 3
Do not smoke on the street; move to a designated area
Do not smoke on roads or in public places outside designated smoking areas; always move to a designated smoking area first.
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Step 4
Use cigarettes/heated/e-cigarettes only in designated areas
Use any tobacco in a smoking room indoors or a designated smoking area outdoors. In case an area is closed for an event, it is reassuring to check an alternative in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Can I smoke on the street in Roppongi?
A.Under Minato City's Minato Tobacco Rule, smoking in outdoor public places outside designated smoking areas is banned throughout the ward. Roppongi is included, so always smoke at a designated smoking area. It is a manner-based ordinance with no fine, but visitors are also expected to observe it.
Q.Is there a fine for violating the Minato Tobacco Rule?
A.No. The Minato Tobacco Rule is a manner-based ordinance with no fine. However, smoking and littering cigarette butts outside designated smoking areas are banned, and it is a rule that residents and visitors should observe. Check the latest on the Minato City official site (https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kankyoushidou/kankyo-machi/kankyo/tobacco/rule/tobacco.html).
Q.Where are the smoking areas around Roppongi Station?
A.According to Minato City's designated-smoking-area list and official guidance, there are Roppongi Station Exit 6 (outdoor), the Roppongi First Building 1F (indoor), and Lapiros Roppongi B1 (indoor), among others. Indoor facilities are available only during opening hours and may change, so check each facility's guidance.
Q.Are there smoking areas at Roppongi Hills?
A.According to Minato City's official guidance, Roppongi Hills has a designated smoking area on the Hillside 2F (right of the TOHO Cinemas entrance), and the East Court along Keyakizaka-dori also appears in Minato City's list. They may close during events, so check in-building signage and facility official guidance for the latest.
Q.Can I smoke inside Tokyo Midtown or other commercial facilities?
A.Smoking rooms may be provided inside commercial facilities, but operation is prone to change with renovations, so check in-building guidance and facility official information for the latest. Smoke in designated smoking areas or smoking rooms.
Q.Where can I check the latest smoking-area locations?
A.On Minato City's official designated-smoking-area list (https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kankyouseisaku/shiteikitsuenbasyo.html; 116 areas as of June 1, 2026). You can also find nearby smoking areas on the MottoSuitai map.