Taito

Smoking rules in Taito 台東区

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 Taito?

Whole ward: Smoking on the street is banned. No fine. Heated tobacco included. Applies every day 07:00–09:00. Whole ward: Smoking while walking 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. Applies every day 07:00–09:00.

    In force since April 1, 2021.

    Official text, checked October 21, 2026:

    朝7時 から 朝9時 までを「喫煙禁止時間」に指定しています。 （令和3年4月1日～） 「喫煙禁止時間」における、道路や公園、広場等の公共の場所（屋外に限る）での喫煙は禁止です。
    Official text (www.city.taito.lg.jp)

  • Whole ward

    Smoking while walking is banned. No fine. Heated tobacco included.

    Start date not published.

    Official text, checked October 21, 2026:

    歩きたばこ禁止 道路や公園、広場など公共の場所において、 歩行中や自転車の運転中に喫煙をする行為は禁止です。
    Official text (www.city.taito.lg.jp)