河原町 · Kyoto
河原町 · Kyoto
Downtown shopping and nightlife core.
Kyoto bans street smoking outside designated areas city-wide (ordinance since 1 Jun 2019). In high-traffic “fine zones” (around Kyoto Station, the central area, Kiyomizu and Gion), street smoking incurs a ¥1,000 fine. Use Kyoto City public smoking areas.
Often not. Central areas frequently ban smoking while walking on public streets. Only use clearly marked designated areas.
Check the map above for designated smoking areas around Kawaramachi. Spots marked “officially confirmed” are the most reliable.
Outdoor designated areas are usually free. Indoor lounges in cafés or malls may require a purchase or be customers-only.
Open the spot and tap “Closed / not found”. Your report lowers its reliability score and warns other users.
Rules vary by ward. Only use clearly marked smoking areas. If a spot appears closed or removed, please report it.