Shinjuku

Smoking rules in Shinjuku 新宿区

Each ward sets its own rules for smoking outside. Here is what the official texts say, with the date we last checked them.

Indicative information: the official rule prevails.

In short

Can I smoke on the street in Shinjuku?

Whole ward: Smoking on the street is banned. No fine. Heated tobacco included. Smoke only in designated smoking areas.

  • Whole ward

    Smoking on the street is banned. No fine. Heated tobacco included.

    In force since August 1, 2005.

    Official text, checked October 21, 2026:

    紙巻きたばこ、加熱式たばこの路上喫煙を禁止します。（特に定められた場所を除きます） ※路上喫煙とは、道路において歩行中（同一の場所にとどまっている状態を含む。）又は、自転車等の乗車中に、喫煙をし、又は燃焼し、若しくは加熱したたばこを所持することをいう。
    Official text (www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp)