Smoking regulations in Osaka City changed significantly on January 27, 2025. Smoking on streets, in parks, plazas, and other public outdoor spaces is now prohibited throughout the entire city. This applies not only to conventional cigarettes but also to heated tobacco products. Violators may be fined 1,000 yen.
 Japan does not have a nationwide ban on outdoor smoking. However, cities such as Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto, Yokohama, and Kobe have designated non-smoking zones in busy shopping districts, around major train stations, and at tourist attractions. In these areas, smokers must use designated smoking areas.
 The smoking ban includes not only conventional cigarettes but also heated tobacco products such as IQOS, glo, and Ploom X. Regulations regarding nicotine-free electronic cigarettes (such as VAPE) vary depending on the municipality. In Osaka City, nicotine-free electronic cigarettes are not subject to the outdoor smoking ban.
 In addition, smoking is generally prohibited inside restaurants and other indoor facilities. However, smoking is permitted in certain establishments that meet legal requirements, such as restaurants equipped with designated smoking rooms. Before entering a restaurant, look for signs such as “Smoking Allowed” or “Smoking Room Available” posted at the entrance.

Official Smoking Area Map
 Osaka City provides an official smoking area map. Smoking Areas in Osaka City (Official Map)
The map includes both city-designated smoking areas and privately operated smoking facilities. You can change the language by clicking the yellow language button on the website.

Umeda Area
Grand Front Osaka (Basement)
LINKS UMEDA (Inside the building)
LUCUA Osaka (B2F and 10F)
LUCUA 1100 (LUCUA ile) (B2F and 10F)
Grand Front Osaka South Building (4F, 6F, 7F, 8F)
Grand Front Osaka North Building (4F, 6F, 7F, 8F)
Umekita Plaza Restaurant Area (West Side)
Hankyu Umeda Main Store (12F)

Yodoyabashi / Honmachi Area
Public Smoking Area (North Side of Oebashi Bridge)
KOːHIːKAN Osaka Main Store
Ueshima Coffee House – Osaka Securities Exchange
Caffè Veloce Yodoyabashi

Shinsaibashi / Namba Area
Dotonbori South Riverside Smoking Area (Opened in 2026)
Shinsaibashi PARCO (B2F and 13F)
Daimaru Shinsaibashi (B2F and 10F)
Crysta Nagahori (Inside Fortune Plaza)
Sankyubashi Intersection Outdoor Smoking Area
Namba Hiroba
NAMBA Nannan Underground Shopping Mall
Namba SkyO (5F)
Takashimaya Departmentstore Osaka (5F and 7F–9F)

Osaka Castle
Near Osakajokoen Station
South Area of Osaka Castle Park
Near the Bus Parking Area

Universal Studios Japan (USJ)
Before Entering the Park
Georgia Cafe & Smoking Room
4th Floor, Universal CityWalk Osaka

Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Smoking is generally prohibited throughout Kansai International Airport. Smoking is only permitted inside designated smoking rooms.
Before Security Check (Terminal 1)
Smoking rooms are available: Near Door A (1F), Near Door H (1F), North Side (2F), North Side and South Side (4F)
After International Security Check
Smoking rooms are available near: Gate 11, 14,22 and29 
Domestic Flights
Smoking rooms are available in the area after the security checkpoint.

Please follow local smoking rules and enjoy your trip to Osaka responsibly.