Best Smoking Spots in Sapporo (札幌市) (2026)

Sapporo’s smoking scene features a mix of strictly enforced city-center bans and more relaxed options on the outskirts. The street-smoking restrictions cover busy central neighborhoods such as JR Sapporo Station, Odori Park, and the lively nightlife district of Susukino. While outdoor smoking is heavily restricted around these famous landmarks, visitors can find a reliable network of indoor department store booths, underground cafes, and designated park spots.

Top 5 Designated Smoking Areas

10:00–21:00

#1

ダイソー喫煙専用室

Daiso Designated Smoking Room (Co-op Sapporo Kita 12-jo 2F)

This indoor smoking room is situated on the second floor of the **Co-op Sapporo Kita 12-jo branch**, right next to the **Daiso** 100-yen shop. It is a highly convenient and clean spot for those exploring the area around **Hokkaido University** or walking from **Subway Kita 12-jo Station** on the Namboku Line. The booth is fully enclosed with a ventilation system, ensuring a comfortable environment out of the cold northern weather.

📍 〒001-0012 北海道札幌市北区北１２条西１丁目１−５ コープさっぽろ北１２条店 ２階

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#2

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Susukino Back-Alley Smoking Area (Hotel Livemax Sapporo Susukino 1F Outdoor)

This open-air public smoking area is located in the lively **Susukino** nightlife district, directly to the right of the back entrance of **Hotel Livemax Sapporo Susukino**. It is accessible 24 hours a day, making it an incredibly useful spot for tourists exploring the late-night restaurants, bars, and clubs in the city center. It sits only a short walk from the **Higashi-Honganji-Mae Tram Stop** and the famous local ramen alleys.

📍 livemax后门右手

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#3

山岡家外　喫煙所

Ramen Yamaokaya Shin-Bunkyodai Branch Outdoor Smoking Area

This outdoor smoking spot features a simple bench and ashtray outside the **Ramen Yamaokaya Shin-Bunkyodai Branch**, which sits on the eastern outskirts near the Sapporo-Ebetsu city border. Because the popular ramen shop operates 24 hours a day, this open-air setup is accessible 24/7 for drivers traveling along **National Route 12**. It is a perfect place to take a break after visiting the expansive nearby **Nopporo Forest Park** or walking from **JR Shinrin-Koen Station**.

📍 山岡家　新文京台店

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08:00–20:30, 08:00–20:00

#4

コージコーナー

Coffee Plaza Cozy Corner Smoking Cafe

This smoking area is located inside **Coffee Plaza Cozy Corner** (珈琲プラザ コージーコーナー), a classic, retro Japanese-style cafe established in 1955. Situated on the B2 floor of the **Sapporo Kokusai Building**, it is directly connected to the underground passage of **Subway Sapporo Station** (Exit 8). It is one of the few cafes in central Sapporo where patrons can smoke at their seats while enjoying hand-drip Dutch coffee, though visitors should note that customers under 20 are legally not allowed to enter.

📍 060-0004 北海道 札幌市中央区 北4条西4丁目　札幌国際ビルB2

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09:00–17:00

#5

国営滝野すずらん丘陵公園

Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park Designated Smoking Area

This designated outdoor smoking area is located inside **Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park** in the southern hills of Sapporo. Although smoking is prohibited across most of the massive 400-hectare nature reserve, smokers can legally use this designated open-air spot, which is typically found near the **East Entrance Rest Area** (東口休憩所). It is highly useful for visitors spending the day exploring the park's beautiful seasonal flower fields, camping at **Auto Resort Takino**, or viewing the stunning **Ashiribetsu Falls**.

📍 〒005-0862 北海道札幌市南区 滝野247

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