# Japan Smoking Area — Tokyo, Osaka&Kyoto Smoke Zones

> App to find legal smoking areas in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kanagawa. (iPhone/iPad app by Ming-hua Wu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-smoking-area/id6745515831 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ming-hua Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/516139415)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai and 2 more
- Released: 2025-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-smoking-area/id6745515831/reviews.md

## What is Japan Smoking Area?

Use "Japan Smoking Area" to easily locate legal smoking zones in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kanagawa! 
This app sources official data from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kanagawa municipal websites, offering accurate maps and navigation to guide responsible smoking, minimize impact in non-smoking areas, and promote smoke-free cities.

**Key Features:**
- **Official Smoking Zone Maps**: Pinpoints legal smoking spots, like booths and designated areas, using Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kanagawa municipal data, with real-time updates.
- **Walking Navigation**: Provides clear walking routes with dynamic progress visuals and haptic feedback for intuitive guidance.
- **Quit-Smoking Resources**: Includes WHO quit-smoking tips to encourage healthier choices and support cessation.
- **User-Friendly Design**: Smooth interface with haptic feedback ensures easy navigation.
- **Nearby Smoking Area Alerts**: Automatically detects nearby smoking areas and sends proactive notifications, enhancing user experience.

**Legal Notice**:
This app is intended for users aged 20+ to guide legal smoking, in compliance with the following regulations:
- Tobacco Business Act, Article 4: Smoking is restricted to individuals aged 20 and above.
- Health Promotion Act, Article 25: Public spaces must have non-smoking or designated smoking areas.
- Osaka City Smoking Ban Ordinance: Starting January 27, 2025, smoking is prohibited citywide on public roads, parks, and squares, with a 1,000-yen fine for violations.
- Kyoto City Smoking Prohibition Ordinance: Smoking is banned in designated areas like Shijo-dori and Kawaramachi-dori, with a 1,000-yen fine for violations.

Download "Japan Smoking Area" now to comply with smoking regulations, smoke legally, and support smoke-free environments!

**Contact Us**: Questions or feedback? Reach out via in-app support.

This app using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Official smoking zone maps
- Walking navigation with haptic feedback
- Quit-smoking resources
- Nearby smoking area alerts
- User-friendly interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Ads 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| one month | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-smoking-area/id6745515831/reviews.md

### 1/5 — funktioniert nicht

*2026-05-19*

auch Mitte Mai 2026 läuft hier nichts, app schließt sofort wieder. nicht zu gebrauchen

**Developer response:** Hallo! Wir haben den Fehler, der beim Laden des Datenschutz-Fensters zum Absturz geführt hat, in der neuesten Version [2.4.0] vollständig behoben. Wir entschuldigen uns aufrichtig für die Unannehmlichkeiten während Ihrer Reise!

### 1/5 — Crashed

*2026-05-17*

It crashed

**Developer response:** Здравствуйте! В последней версии [2.4.0] мы полностью исправили ошибку, приводившую к сбою при загрузке окна конфиденциальности. Приносим искренние извинения за неудобства, причиненные во время вашей поездки!

### 1/5 — Hintergrund Aktualisierung

*2026-05-09*

Zieht zu viel strom im Hintergrund, direkt wieder deinstalliert!

**Developer response:** Hallo! Wir haben den Fehler, der beim Laden des Datenschutz-Fensters zum Absturz geführt hat, in der neuesten Version [2.4.0] vollständig behoben. Wir entschuldigen uns aufrichtig für die Unannehmlichkeiten während Ihrer Reise!

### 1/5 — Unbrauchbar

*2026-03-08*

App öffnet sich gar nicht erst bzw. Stürzt ab 3 Sekunden nachdem man draufgetippt hat.

**Developer response:** Hallo! Wir haben den Fehler, der beim Laden des Datenschutz-Fensters zum Absturz geführt hat, in der neuesten Version [2.4.0] vollständig behoben. Wir entschuldigen uns aufrichtig für die Unannehmlichkeiten während Ihrer Reise!

### 1/5 — Doesn‘t work

*2026-02-20*

Lade die Daten, werde auf eine japanische Website geleitet, die sich nicht übersetzen lässt, ich seh nirgends eine Karte

**Developer response:** Hallo! Wir haben den Fehler, der beim Laden des Datenschutz-Fensters zum Absturz geführt hat, in der neuesten Version [2.4.0] vollständig behoben. Wir entschuldigen uns aufrichtig für die Unannehmlichkeiten während Ihrer Reise!

### 4/5 — Dont work anymore

*2025-11-10*

The first 3 days i liked the app, all things worked, now i cant click on navigation zu a smoke area (its grey, before it was blue coloured). Please help

### 1/5 — 没有查询搜索 单独下载地图 广告app

*2025-09-12*

不推荐

## Frequently asked questions about Japan Smoking Area

### Does Japan Smoking Area have ads?

Yes, Japan Smoking Area contains advertisements. Users can choose to remove ads through an in-app purchase.

### What is the price of the 'Stop Ads 1 Month' subscription for Japan Smoking Area?

The 'Stop Ads 1 Month' subscription for Japan Smoking Area costs $2.99 per month.

### How accurate are the smoking zone maps in Japan Smoking Area?

The app sources official data from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kanagawa municipal websites, ensuring accurate maps and real-time updates for legal smoking spots.

### What age rating does Japan Smoking Area have?

Japan Smoking Area has an age rating of 17+, as it is intended for users aged 20+ to guide legal smoking in compliance with Japanese regulations.

### How often is Japan Smoking Area updated?

The latest version of Japan Smoking Area is 2.1.0, and it was last updated on February 13, 2026. Updates typically occur to ensure data accuracy and feature enhancements.

### Can Japan Smoking Area be used offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, navigation features often require an active internet connection for real-time updates and routing.

### What devices support Japan Smoking Area?

Japan Smoking Area supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating compatibility with Apple's mobile operating systems.

### What are the quit-smoking resources within Japan Smoking Area?

Japan Smoking Area includes WHO quit-smoking tips to encourage healthier choices and support users who wish to cease smoking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2026-06-05

Fixed a critical crash issue that occurred when loading the GDPR/Privacy consent form. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience!

### 2.3.0 — 2026-05-28

fixes bug.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-04-14

Bug fixes

### 2.1.0 — 2026-02-13

Bug fixes
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### 2.0.0 — 2026-02-08

Update the URLs for Shinagawa and Chiyoda.

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